Jimmy Higgins
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Israel held its first election since the October massacre (which ironically helped Netanyahu resolidify power). The outcome was much like the last several Israeli elections, in that no one really won. Not Israel is entering the coalition haggling portion of things. Netanyahu's party appeared to win the plurality of seats, but far from enough, and a notable drop from where they stood before the election. Netanyahu likely has the best path forward to forming a weak coalition, but in all honesty, it looks like they'll be needing another election shortly, where Israel can do it all over again. The Knesset is just too divided.
Israel held its first election since the October massacre (which ironically helped Netanyahu resolidify power). The outcome was much like the last several Israeli elections, in that no one really won. Not Israel is entering the coalition haggling portion of things. Netanyahu's party appeared to win the plurality of seats, but far from enough, and a notable drop from where they stood before the election. Netanyahu likely has the best path forward to forming a weak coalition, but in all honesty, it looks like they'll be needing another election shortly, where Israel can do it all over again. The Knesset is just too divided.