Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?
It was described by many Israelis as the most consequential election in their country’s history.
According to The Guardian, it was described by many Israelis as the most consequential election in their country’s history.
And, as the final votes were tallied, it has delivered a result that presents Israel with a significant dilemma. Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition has lost its mandate while the opposition has a clear majority: but only if the Jewish Israeli opposition bloc, led by retired…
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