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Israel Election Final Count and Coalition Formation Initiated

Oct 29, 2026 12:11 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel israel-election,coalition-talks,netanyahu,domestic-politics,conflict-trajectory

Summary

The final count of absentee ballots in the Israeli general election is underway, with coalition negotiations set to begin. The outcome will determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu retains power or if a new government forms, potentially altering the strategic posture and diplomatic approach regarding the Iran-Israel conflict and regional proxies.

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With the final count unlikely to shift results significantly, experts say Gadi Eisenkot’s hopes of unseating Benjamin Netanyahu rest on his willingness to work with Palestinian parties Full report: Coalition talks loom in Israel Analysis: Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palesti...

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Conducting final election count and initiating coalition talks to form the next government.

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