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Live Updates: Polls Close Soon in Israeli Election as Netanyahu Fights for Political Survival

Live Updates: Polls Close Soon in Israeli Election as Netanyahu Fights for Political Survival
NYT World Tuesday 27 October 2026, 19:48 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition faces an opposition loosely led by a former military chief of staff. Election officials reported record turnout but a clear winner might not emerge immediately.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition faces an opposition loosely led by a former military chief of staff. Election officials reported record turnout but a clear winner might not emerge immediately.
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