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  "id": 16857639,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T05:46:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040402/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-both-vow-to-form-government-after-inconclusive-israeli-election"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot each pledged to form a government despite both falling short in the initial elections following the October 7 events. Voters participated in the highest numbers in decades, demonstrating discontent with Netanyahu's rule and his push for a more right-wing Israel. Exit polls indicated a tight race between Eisenkot's opposition bloc and Netanyahu's hard-right camp, neither of which secured a majority in parliament. The election saw significant support for Arab Israeli parties, who had a strong turnout against Netanyahu's policies. Netanyahu called for a \"strong government of the right\" and suggested a potential third bombing campaign against Iran, while Eisenkot warned against using Israel's security for political benefits. Both leaders vowed to work on forming a government, with Eisenkot emphasizing the need for change and an end to extremism in the West Bank. Despite their differences, some Israeli Arab leaders expressed openness to forming a government with Eisenkot, though Netanyahu remained skeptical about the legitimacy of a government reliant on Arab votes. The election's results highlight Israel's isolation on the global stage, driven by ongoing conflicts and political turmoil at home.",
  "summary": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to form a government after both came up short in the first election since the events of October 7, 2023. Voters turned out Tuesday in the highest numbers in decades to give their verdict on the divisive rule of Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister who has pushed the country sharply to the right…",
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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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