Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
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Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc finished ahead in the Israeli vote. However, the group failed to secure a majority. Analysts suggest Netanyahu may be attacking Arab parties for a specific reason. He might be trying to prevent his main rival from forming a minority government. This strategy would make the rival unable to seek help from Arab parties.
By attacking Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to ensure his main rival feels unable to consider forming a minority government with Arab help, analysts say.