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In mixed city of Acre, Jewish-Arab coexistence shapes hopes for anti-Netanyahu coalition

In the market stalls of the old bazaar, locals call for Zionist and Arab parties to work together to bring change - but resistance to the idea by opposition leaders may render their vision a nonstarter
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Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers, presenting Zionist opposition with fateful choice

Despite anti-Netanyahu majority, opposition leaders' refusal to rely on Arab parties could force fresh elections or unity government, either of which would keep premier in power
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‘We fought a machine’: Upstart parties fail to pass threshold, but vow to stick around

Reservists' Yoaz Hendel insists party's fate unclear until all ballots, including troops', are counted; Ofer Winter says PM ran campaign against his party rather than against Hamas
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Eisenkot and Netanyahu each vow to form next coalition, even as exit polls predict stalemate

Parties across the political spectrum celebrate, even though neither bloc has majority to form coalition without violating campaign promises; most urge patience until final votes counted
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Arab parties revel as exit polls project historic gains, but kingmaker role still in doubt

Voters say high turnout in Arab towns spurred by Ben Gvir's antagonistic behavior, failure to tackle violent crime; Ra'am chief Abbas says he is speaking to members of both blocs
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Exit polls show outgoing Netanyahu coalition losing majority, but uncertainty over nature of next government

Likud projected to be largest party; Jewish-led anti-Netanyahu bloc short of a majority unless its leaders violate campaign pledges not to partner with Arab parties, which are set to make unprecedented gains
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