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Germany takes cautious approach as Israeli election results inconclusive

Deutsche Welle·about 4 hours ago
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Though it has been two days since Israel's parliamentary elections , German politicians are still being cautious to respond, as it is still unclear who will lead Israel's new government.

Although the right-wing bloc, including religious hardliners, led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, neither has a clear path to a governing majority in the Knesset.

Forming a coalition government is likely to be extremely difficult.

Martin Giese, spokesperson for German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, declined to comment at Wednesday's regular government press conference in Berlin.

But he did stress that Germany has been in contact with numerous officials and politicians in Israel via Germany's ambassador.…

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