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  "id": 16845840,
  "title": "Netanyahu and rival Eisenkot deadlocked as both claim mandate in Israel election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-and-rival-eisenkot-deadlocked-as-both-claim-mandate-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:06:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/28/netanyahu-and-rival-eisenkot-deadlocked-as-both-claim-mandate-in-israel-election/240918"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, are locked in a tight race to form a government following Israel's election on October 7, 2023. Both candidates found themselves short of the majority needed to govern, with exit polls predicting around 51 seats for each. Eisenkot, a former military chief and political newcomer, claimed that Netanyahu, who has led the country for decades with a hard-right agenda, had lost the mandate of the people. In a bid to prevent a unity government, Eisenkot warned Netanyahu against using Israel's security for political gains. Despite the close contest, Eisenkot vowed to form a government and work towards a more inclusive atmosphere, while Netanyahu called for a \"strong government of the right\" and hinted at a potential third bombing campaign against Iran. The election, marked by record-high turnout, also saw a surge in Arab Israeli voter participation, leading to significant gains for Arab parties.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM, Oct 28 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to f...",
  "key_points": [],
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        "published": "2026-10-27T12:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israel-election-deadlock-deals-blow-to-netanyahu-but-no-clear-path",
        "published": "2026-10-28T01:56:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Netanyahu seeks 'right-wing, national, strong govt' in tight Israel election race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-seeks-right-wing-national-strong-govt-in-tight-israel",
        "published": "2026-10-28T02:16:34.000Z"
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        "title": "The Latest: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges in Israel’s election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/the-latest-as-votes-are-counted-no-clear-winner-emerges-in-israels",
        "published": "2026-10-28T04:31:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Election leaves Israel’s political future uncertain, but Netanyahu still clearly controls its present",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/election-leaves-israels-political-future-uncertain-but-netanyahu",
        "published": "2026-10-28T04:56:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Israel’s election: What happens next?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israels-election-what-happens-next",
        "published": "2026-10-28T05:17:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot both vow to form government after inconclusive Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-both-vow-to-form-government-after",
        "published": "2026-10-28T05:46:35.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-28T06:00:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/arab-parties-could-hold-key-as-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-set-to-fall",
        "published": "2026-10-28T06:53:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump claims endorsement shifted momentum for Netanyahu in 26th Knesset election race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trump-claims-endorsement-shifted-momentum-for-netanyahu-in-26th",
        "published": "2026-10-28T07:08:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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