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Balad Party Leader Accuses Netanyahu of Plotting to Contest Election Results
Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the Balad party, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of planning to contest election results amid high Arab voter turnout. Abu Shehadeh stated that Netanyahu's camp is using baseless claims of interference and bribery to potentially invalidate the vote.
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- 01Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh accused PM Netanyahu of planning to contest election results.
- 02Abu Shehadeh claims Netanyahu's camp is using baseless accusations to potentially invalidate the vote.
- 03Projections show Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats, opposition 48, and Arab parties a record 19.
- 04High Arab voter turnout strengthens opposition and could prevent Netanyahu from forming a government.
- 05Abu Shehadeh told Netanyahu, "You lost. Go home."
Projections suggest Netanyahu's bloc might win 53 seats, opposition 48, and Arab parties a record 19, potentially hindering Netanyahu's ability to form a government. The Balad leader urged Netanyahu to accept defeat, stating, "You lost. Go home."
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