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  The 2026 Israeli election is expected to be a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, despite his perceived weakness. The right-wing bloc remains strong, with at least three far-right parties set to win around 20 seats. The opposition parties, while divided, are expected to lose around a third of their seats. The main opposition candidates, including Netanyahu's former rival, are seen as more centrist and left-leaning, with Bennett and Lieberman promising to develop existing settlements and support the ultr…

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