Israeli Arab Parties Claim Kingmaker Status in Extra-Tight Vote

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• Isaac HerzogGovernment leadersIsrael27 October 2026, 18:04 UTC
• Benjamin NetanyahuGovernment leadersIsrael27 October 2026, 18:04 UTC

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