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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election

BBC Middle East29 October 2026, 20:21 UTCIsrael

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

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