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As vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?

South China Morning Post •
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In simple terms

Israelis voted on Tuesday in their highest turnout for decades, with exit polls showing the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his rival are close.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Israel’s elections: What happens next?Oct 28, 2026 · Arab News
  2. Israel election: Exit polls show no clear winner, with Netanyahu's fate unclearOct 28, 2026 · Deutsche Welle
  3. Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked voteOct 28, 2026 · Arab News
  4. Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit pollsOct 27, 2026 · Africa News
  5. Israel election: Netanyahu and Eisenkot battle to form government after deadlockOct 27, 2026 · France 24

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