{
  "id": 17092761,
  "title": "Eisenkot warns Netanyahu is working to 'delegitimise' Israel's election results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eisenkot-warns-netanyahu-is-working-to-delegitimise-israels-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:04:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eisenkot-warns-netanyahu-working-delegitimise-israel-election-results"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s chief opposition candidate, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of launching a coordinated and organized campaign to delegitimize election results. According to Middle East Eye, Eisenkot made these claims in a video message, alleging that Netanyahu is targeting Palestinian-led parties that performed well. The Jerusalem Post reports that Eisenkot also vowed to prevent any delays in the swearing-in of the new Knesset.\n\nWith 85 percent of ballots counted from Tuesday's vote, Netanyahu's camp remains ahead but lacks a clear majority, according to the New Straits Times. The Korea Times notes that neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition is on a path to a parliamentary majority unless the opposition partners with Arab-led parties. While Netanyahu's Likud party received the most votes overall, it lost support compared to the 2022 election, The Korea Times reports.\n\nIn response to allegations of outside influence, Euronews reports that Qatar has denied interfering in the election or funding efforts to influence the outcome, describing the accusations as \"ridiculous and dangerous.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Israel's election result is messy - here's why",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israels-election-result-is-messy-heres-why",
        "published": "2026-10-28T14:26:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Israel election results 2026: What are double-envelope votes, and can they change Netanyahu’s chances?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/israel-election-results-2026-what-are-double-envelope-votes-and-can",
        "published": "2026-10-28T15:18:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Israel election live: Qatar denies 'ridiculous' interference allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/israel-election-live-qatar-denies-ridiculous-interference-allegations",
        "published": "2026-10-29T15:17:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Polymarket is probing suspicious bets on Israel's election for insider trading",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/polymarket-is-probing-suspicious-bets-on-israels-election-for-insider",
        "published": "2026-10-29T15:30:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Palestinians see little hope in Israel's election, whoever wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/palestinians-see-little-hope-in-israels-election-whoever-wins",
        "published": "2026-10-29T15:53:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Netenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/netenyahus-likud-party-alleges-interference-and-fraud-in-israels",
        "published": "2026-10-29T16:13:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "What to know about Israel's election as results emerge with no clear winner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/what-to-know-about-israels-election-as-results-emerge-with-no-clear",
        "published": "2026-10-29T16:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}