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Israeli election: 'Netanyahu did not win, he lost dramatically,' former PM Barak says

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated in an interview with FRANCE 24 that Benjamin Netanyahu did not win the recent election but lost dramatically, recommending Gadi Eisenkot ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested Qatari funding claims were distractions from corruption and warned Netanyahu might strike Iran to remain in power.

Key points

• Former PM Ehud Barak claimed Netanyahu 'did not win' the Israeli election but 'lost dramatically' in an interview with FRANCE 24.
• Barak advised Gadi Eisenkot to ally with Arab parties and suggested Qatari funding claims were distractions from corruption.

Context

This finding comes from a 2026 interview with Ehud Barak, who described the election outcome as a dramatic loss for Netanyahu and proposed strategic alliances and potential military actions against Iran.

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Evidence is limited to Barak's interview with FRANCE 24; no other sources, dates, or specific numbers are provided.

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