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Israeli elections: Despite 'historic' victory, Arab minority left with bitter aftertaste

Le Monde29 October 2026, 18:21 UTCIsrael

The result achieved by two Arab-Israeli lists in the elections does not grant them the pivotal role they could have claimed. The opposition bloc to Benjamin Netanyahu, facing difficulties, continues to rule out any alliance.

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