Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul
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Israel paved the way for talks on a new government, certifying last week’s election results despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued claims about voting irregularities.
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Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul. Israel paved the way for talks on a new government, certifying last week’s election results despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued claims about voting irregularities. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul.
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- Bloomberg Politics United States Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul Israel paved the way for talks on a new government, certifying last week’s election results despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued claims about voting irregularities. 2 h ago · Tier 1
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