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Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority

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Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority, with Netanyahu's coalition winning 53 seats out of 120. Weeks of difficult negotiations among diverse parties, ranging from ultra-Orthodox to secular and Arab-led groups, are now underway. The main opposition bloc secured 48 seats, resulting in a hung parliament scenario requiring new coalition formation.

Key points

• Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in Tuesday's elections, falling short of the 60 seats needed for a majority.
• The main opposition bloc won 48 seats, creating a hung parliament that requires new coalition negotiations.

Context

Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority, with Netanyahu's coalition winning 53 seats out of 120. Weeks of difficult negotiations among diverse parties, ranging from ultra-Orthodox to secular and Arab-led groups, are now underway. The main opposition bloc secured 48 seats, resulting in a hung parliament scenario requiring new coalition formation.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific seat counts and party composition reported by FRANCE 24. The timeline of negotiations is not specified, and the exact composition of the new coalition is not detailed.

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