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Explainer-How could Israel break the election deadlock?

Al-Monitor29 October 2026, 09:46 UTCIsrael

By Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Israel's election this week was indecisive and there is no clear winner poised to form a government. Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office as caretaker prime minister, but faces a parliament stacked with an opposition majority vying to oust him.Here are some scenarios that could follow:ANOTHER ELECTION

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