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What now? Israel's three post-election scenarios

Haaretz28 October 2026, 09:13 UTCIsrael

With neither bloc securing a majority without Arab support, Israel faces three possible paths, one increasingly unlikely. As counting continues, Netanyahu may yet find a way to stay in power

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