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Israel's Post-Oct 7 Election Ends in Deadlock
Exit polls from Israel's first election following the October 7 attacks indicate a deadlocked parliament with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot securing a clear majority. Arab parties saw significant gains in high-turnout voting that sets the stage for protracted coalition negotiations.
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