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Israeli Election Stalemate Deepens Amid Shin Bet Probe
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Following Israeli elections that resulted in no clear majority, coalition talks are complicated by a Shin Bet investigation into foreign interference in high Arab voter turnout. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leads Gadi Eisenkot's bloc 53-48, with Arab parties winning 19 seats, making a unity government or new elections likely. Key player Avigdor Liberman is adopting a wait-and-see approach amidst the political uncertainty and regional tensions.
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- Shin Bet is investigating foreign interference in record Arab voter turnout, complicating coalition talks.
- Netanyahu's bloc leads Eisenkot's bloc 53-48, with Arab parties winning 19 seats, resulting in a stalemate.
- A unity government or new elections are the most likely outcomes due to the lack of a majority.
- Avigdor Liberman, a key figure, is waiting for developments before committing to a coalition.
- Eisenkot's bloc expressed shock at its weak performance and vowed to pursue change.
- Internal tensions are reported within Shas following its disappointing election results.
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