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Israeli Opposition Accuses Netanyahu of Delegitimising Election Results

Israeli Opposition Accuses Netanyahu of Delegitimising Election Results

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THE BRIEF
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Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleging foreign interference after his coalition lost its parliamentary majority.

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Final results confirmed neither bloc won a majority, with Arab-led parties winning a record 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset amid an investigation into alleged Qatari funding.

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Qatar's foreign ministry categorically denied the allegations, while critics argued the claims aimed to prevent Eisenkot from forming a government supported by Arab parties.