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Explainer-What's at stake for Trump in Israel's deadlocked election?

Al-Monitor28 October 2026, 17:46 UTCIsrael

By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - With Israel's election yielding no clear winner, President Donald Trump could face prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington's closest Middle East ally as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza across the region.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc secured the most seats in Israel's parliament but still lost its parliamentary majority on Tuesday despite Trump having endorsed him against a rival alliance of parties led by hawkish former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.

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