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No Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and its allies won 53 seats in Parliament, falling short of the outright majority needed to form a government. The main opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, won 48.

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Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice

28 October 2026 at 05:18
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.

Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister?

28 October 2026 at 12:38
Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election.

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Who Is María Corina Machado?

The Venezuelan opposition leader returned home from exile to a country firmly under American control. How are her relations with Washington?

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María Corina Machado in Panama City this month.

Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know

25 October 2026 at 09:01
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.

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Campaign billboards featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot this month in Kiryat Malachi, Israel.
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