Election deadlock in Israel; political leaders silent amid potential broken promises
According to Ynet, Israel's parliamentary election ended without a clear victory for Benjamin Netanyahu, leaving the country in a political deadlock. Contrary to his usual practice, Netanyahu has not contacted his allies, limiting his communication to brief social media posts. Meanwhile, leaders of the 'pro-change' bloc have also remained silent. Analysts suggest this silence reflects shock and the difficulty of forming a government, as any potential coalition would require breaking key campaign promises. Simultaneously, the Likud party has alleged widespread election fraud by Arab parties, demanding investigations by the police and the Shin Bet. With 93% of votes tallied, neither bloc has reached the 61 seats required for a majority, and the final outcome depends on the counting of 'double-envelope' ballots.