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Israel election: Opposition appears to have slight advantage on Netanyahu after inconclusive vote

National Post27 October 2026, 23:50 UTCIsrael

Netanyahu’s Likud looks set to be the biggest single party with 24-25 seats, versus 21-23 for Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, however Eisenkot has a clearer path to a coalition

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