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Netanyahu Begins Coalition Talks After Inconclusive Israeli Election
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun coalition talks with far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir following an inconclusive election. Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition "pro-change" alliance secured a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, with preliminary results showing 53 seats for Netanyahu and 48 for the opposition. Opposition leaders are considering replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Hundreds of thousands of votes remain uncounted, potentially affecting the final seat allocation.
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- Benjamin Netanyahu began coalition talks with allies Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir after an inconclusive election.
- Preliminary results show Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and the opposition with 48, neither reaching the 61-seat majority.
- Opposition leaders are considering replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as a parliamentary maneuver.
- Hundreds of thousands of "double-envelope" ballots, including soldier votes, are still uncounted.
- Ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas have signaled continued loyalty to Netanyahu.
- Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged "pro-change" supporters to remain hopeful.
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