Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive Israeli election

Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority. With n…

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:35 GMT
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