Israel election ends in deadlock after Netanyahu bloc falls short — SkimNews
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- Benjamin Netanyahu's right and far-right alliance fell short of a majority in Israel’s election, the first since the October 7 attacks and ongoing war in Gaza
- Gadi Eisenkot's main opposition bloc failed to secure enough seats to form a government, leaving both major camps without a governing majority
- Palestinian citizens of Israel achieved unprecedented electoral gains, increasing pressure on both blocs to consider cooperation despite political taboos
- Mairav Zonszein, Mustafa Barghouti, and Phyllis Bennis joined analysis on whether opposition forces could partner with Arab-led parties, given Netanyahu’s refusal to do so
- Record turnout was recorded in Tuesday’s poll, reflecting the high stakes of the election amid ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank
Why it matters: With neither bloc able to form a government alone, the balance of power may shift to smaller parties and Arab-led lists that gained historic ground—making coalition negotiations harder and potentially forcing a political realignment that challenges long-standing exclusion of Palestinian citizens from governing coalitions.
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