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Israel Election Deadlock as Coalitions Loom
Israel's general election exit polls reveal a political deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc projected to secure a Knesset majority. Projections indicate a narrow lead for Eisenkot's bloc, while Likud remains the largest single party, and President Isaac Herzog faces a complex decision on who gets the first mandate. Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List are expected to play a significant role, with high voter turnout reported. Meanwhile, a new antisemitic threat has reportedly emerged from Egypt with the stated intent to 'kill…
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