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Netanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won the most seats in the general election but was eight seats short of a parliamentary majority, final results showed Friday.

Earlier coverage

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  1. The man who could topple Netanyahu: How former army chief who lost son in Gaza became Bibi’s biggest threatOct 28, 2026 · The Independent
  2. As vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?Oct 28, 2026 · South China Morning Post
  3. Israel’s elections: What happens next?Oct 28, 2026 · Arab News
  4. Israel election: Exit polls show no clear winner, with Netanyahu's fate unclearOct 28, 2026 · Deutsche Welle
  5. Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked voteOct 28, 2026 · Arab News

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