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Israel election cliffhanger: Can Netanyahu hold on to power?

SBS News Australia •
October 28, 2026 • 05:11 AM
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Israel's election could end Benjamin Netanyahu's long political career, with exit polls pointing to a deadlock and his future hanging in the balance.

Israel election cliffhanger: Can Netanyahu hold on to power?

Benjamin Netanyahu's political future hangs in the balance after Israel's watershed election. With exit polls pointing to a deadlock, coalition talks could take weeks. Voters remain divided over his leadership, the legacy of the October 7 attacks and military conscription. Who will form Israel's next government?

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