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EU Seeks Close Cooperation With Israel After Election
The European Union has announced its readiness to engage in frank and open dialogue with Israel's next government following the recent Knesset elections. EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni stated on Wednesday that the bloc looks forward to working with the incoming administration, regardless of its political composition, based on their long-standing relationship, shared democratic principles, and common values.
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What happened
- 01The European Union announced its readiness to engage in open dialogue with Israel's next government following the recent legislative elections.
- 02EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni stated that future cooperation will be based on shared democratic principles and common values.
- 03No political bloc secured a clear 61-seat majority in the Knesset, leaving the composition of the next coalition uncertain.
- 04Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is leading the vote count, but lacks an apparent majority for his right-religious bloc.
- 05The EU congratulated the Israeli public on a high voter turnout that reflected a vibrant democracy.
- 06Brussels aims to use honest dialogue to address disagreements, including those over Palestinian statehood and communities in Judea and Samaria.
The EU statement comes amid political uncertainty in Israel, as the legislative elections did not produce a clear parliamentary majority for any bloc. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is leading the vote count, partial results indicate that neither of the two main blocs has secured the 61 seats required for a majority, leaving Arab parties as potential kingmakers.
Brussels aims to advance bilateral cooperation, address mutual interests, and resolve existing disagreements, including those regarding Palestinian statehood and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. The EU also congratulated the Israeli people on the high voter turnout, which it noted reflected a vibrant democracy.
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