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  "id": 16907568,
  "title": "EU congratulates Israel on its election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/eu-congratulates-israel-on-its-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T14:09:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
    "slug": "arutz-sheva-israel-national-news",
    "url": "https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/696287"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The European Union has expressed its congratulations to the people of Israel following the recent Knesset elections, highlighting the high voter turnout as a testament to Israel's thriving democracy. As political negotiations commence to establish the next government, the EU remains committed to its longstanding relationship with Israel, emphasizing a dedication to democratic principles and shared values. The EU is eager to engage in open dialogue with the future government, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation, tackle all matters of concern, and collaborate on promoting regional stability, security, and a lasting peace.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Turnout at Israel's election has reached a record high at the halfway stage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/turnout-at-israels-election-has-reached-a-record-high-at-the-halfway",
        "published": "2026-10-27T14:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Why it could be weeks or months before Israel's election winner is known",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/why-it-could-be-weeks-or-months-before-israels-election-winner-is",
        "published": "2026-10-27T14:43:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Netanyahu bloc leading in Israel election with more than half of votes tallied, but short of a majority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-bloc-leading-in-israel-election-with-more-than-half-of",
        "published": "2026-10-28T13:36:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Israel election live: Isaac Herzog urges parties to avoid another election as counting nears end",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israel-election-live-isaac-herzog-urges-parties-to-avoid-another",
        "published": "2026-10-28T14:15:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Why I, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, broke my boycott and voted in the election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/why-i-a-palestinian-citizen-of-israel-broke-my-boycott-and-voted-in",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:15:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}