Partial results from Israel's contentious election show no clear winner

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was leading opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties had a strong showing, and a key question now is whether Eisenkot's bloc will consider forming a coalition with them.

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:15:40 GMT
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