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Caretaker role could limit Netanyahu but not rule out war with Iran

Al-Monitor28 October 2026, 15:46 UTCIsrael

By Lili BayerJERUSALEM, Oct 28 (Reuters) - BenjaminNetanyahu is expected to face more constraints as Israel's caretaker prime minister after Tuesday's election, but experts say his government could still retain significant powers including when it comes to waging war on Iran.

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