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Final Election Results Show Coalition Bloc Short of Majority

The final results of Israel's 26th Knesset elections show the Likud party leading with 27 mandates and the "change bloc" falling short of a majority with 48 mandates. The current coalition will hold 53 mandates.

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Final Election Results Show Coalition Bloc Short of Majority
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What happened

  1. 01Final election results show Likud leading with 27 mandates, while the "change bloc" secured 48 mandates.
  2. 02The current coalition will hold 53 mandates, falling short of a majority in the 26th Knesset.
  3. 03The "change bloc" is considering compromises on conscription to form a government.
  4. 04The Shin Bet issued an unusual clarification regarding election bribery and foreign funding allegations.
  5. 05President Herzog noted a majority of voters supported parties outside the current coalition.

The results come amid an investigation into election bribery allegations, with the Shin Bet issuing a clarification. Leaders of the "change bloc" are negotiating, with one senior member suggesting potential compromises on conscription to form a government.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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