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Netanyahu Meets Coalition Partners Amid Opposition's Government Talks
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as opposition leaders also held coalition talks following an election that yielded no clear majority. Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of undermining election results, while Yair Lapid urged patience in government formation. Mansour Abbas of Ra'am discussed cooperation and an alternative government with Joint List leaders. The ongoing negotiations aim to form the next Israeli government.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday.
- Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid, held separate coalition talks.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to undermine election results.
- Yair Lapid urged public patience, stating Netanyahu cannot form a government.
- Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas discussed cooperation with Joint List leaders.
- Neither political bloc secured a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Eisenkot plans legislation for military recruitment and an inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
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