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The Storyup to 4 Nov

Netanyahu faces post-election deadlock in Israel as Trump announces end to US aid

Israel's election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a parliamentary majority, and the result is inconclusive. He then claimed the vote was "stolen" by Arab voters. The elections chief and other officials rebuked the claim and said the results stand. Opposition leaders, including Arab parties, moved to back Gadi Eisenkot as a rival candidate for prime minister. Eisenkot vowed not to join a Netanyahu government.

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Wed, 4 NovUpdate 12 reports

President Herzog opens consultations as opposition blames Netanyahu for strained US ties

Israel's president began consultations with party leaders to break the post-election deadlock. After the US midterms, opposition figures accused Netanyahu of damaging Israel's relationship with Washington.

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Thu, 5 NovUpdate 23 reports

Joint List backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu loses ultra-Orthodox support

The Arab Joint List said it would back Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Netanyahu was reported to be losing the support of ultra-Orthodox parties, and critics accused him of attempting a coup after the election defeat.

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Fri, 6 NovUpdate 35 reports

Opposition softens ultra-Orthodox draft stance to build anti-Netanyahu coalition

Opposition parties eased their position on the ultra-Orthodox draft in an effort to oust Netanyahu. Eisenkot said he expects President Herzog to give him the mandate soon. Netanyahu's office described the coming halt in US military aid as a shift "from aid to partnership."

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Sat, 7 NovUpdate 412 reports

Netanyahu and Eisenkot both claim mandate as Arab bloc signals support

Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have each claimed a mandate to form a government after the tight election. An Arab bloc signalled willingness to back a coalition seeking to oust Netanyahu. A report said Netanyahu and the Mossad chief planned an Iran operation on the eve of the vote, but it was thwarted after the US accidentally tipped off Israel; the claim is unconfirmed.

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