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What would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is expected, with some small positives predicted.

DW28 October 2026, 16:03 UTCLebanon

A new Israeli government is unlikely to bring big changes on controversial topics like Palestinian statehood and Israeli troops in Lebanon and Syria, experts say. Some small positives may be possible though.

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