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Netanyahu’s Likud-Led Bloc Garners Most Seats in Israel Election

Bloomberg Politics29 October 2026, 18:02 UTCIsrael

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies secured 53 seats in the general election held this week, ahead of the main opposition’s bloc of 48 but short of a majority allowing them to rule without further backing.

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