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Oct 30, 2026 1:17 PM

Saeed Qaq/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect

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Israel’s election this week was so close that neither of the contending coalitions—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s or the opposition, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot—may emerge with the majority needed to govern. The question now is this: Does it matter which side ultimately wins?

It depends on the subject. When it comes to whether Israel resumes its war against Iran, the election’s outcome will make some difference. As for curbing the violence of Jewish settlers in the West Bank, it might have a little bit of impact.…