Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?

<p>In today’s newsletter: Benjamin Netanyahu has been left without a majority, now it is up to the coalition to find out whether the desire for change will prove to be a defining political moment</p><p>Good morning. It was described by many Israelis as the most consequential election in their country’s history. And, as the final votes were tallied, it has delivered a result that presents Israel with a significant dilemma.</p><p>Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition has lost its mandate while the opposition has a clear majority: but only if the Jewish Israeli opposition bloc, led by retired general Gadi Eisenkot, is prepared to make a governing pact with Palestinian Israeli parties, which have secured a historic result.</p><p><em><strong>UK politics </strong></em>| John Healey <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/29/john-healey-budget-backs-away-from-cutting-welfare-public-finance-shortfall">has backed away</a> from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid d

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