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  "id": 16933275,
  "title": "Trump says Netanyahu is in ‘pretty good shape’ after ‘horror reports’ of Israeli election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trump-says-netanyahu-is-in-pretty-good-shape-after-horror-reports-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:26:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-says-netanyahu-is-in-pretty-good-shape-after-horror-reports-of-israeli-election-101793205874648.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Donald Trump, the US President, stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in \"pretty good shape\" following partial election results showing a closely contested race. Netanyahu, 80 years old, credited his endorsement for improving his prospects. Trump claimed his support shifted the election's momentum, moving from a potential defeat to a tight contest, potentially even a win for Netanyahu. The US President has not yet decided whether to assist in forming a government led by Netanyahu. With 93% of the ballots counted, Netanyahu's bloc leads the Opposition alliance by 11 seats, while Arab parties are projected to secure a record 19 seats. The outstanding votes could alter the seat distribution, though not likely to significantly change the overall balance of power. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to consult with political parties to form a government, aiming to avoid another election. Netanyahu favors a right-wing coalition, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks a minority government with outside support.",
  "summary": "Israel is awaiting the counting of around 500,000 remaining ballots, including votes cast by soldiers, diplomats, prisoners and out-of-area voters.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-10-27T15:48:09.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-27T16:32:13.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/liberman-calls-for-revolt-within-likud-predicts-better-election",
        "published": "2026-10-27T21:58:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/preliminary-israeli-election-results-netanyahu-coalition-wins-53-seats",
        "published": "2026-10-28T13:41:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/herzog-urges-israeli-leaders-to-keep-open-minds-avoid-another",
        "published": "2026-10-28T14:58:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Netanyahu alliance leads Israeli election but falls short of majority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-alliance-leads-israeli-election-but-falls-short-of-majority",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/netanyahu-set-to-remain-caretaker-prime-minister-after-inconclusive",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:57:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Vivian Bercovici: Benjamin Netanyahu will not go quietly after indecisive election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/vivian-bercovici-benjamin-netanyahu-will-not-go-quietly-after",
        "published": "2026-10-28T18:55:11.000Z"
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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."
}