Netanyahu expected to face limits as caretaker PM after Israel's election, but experts say he could keep power to wage war on Iran

Summary

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to face greater constraints as Israel's caretaker prime minister following Tuesday's election, according to France 24. Experts quoted in the report say his government could nonetheless retain significant powers, including the authority to wage war against Iran. France 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley offers further analysis of what the election could mean for Israel's approach to Iran as the war in the Middle East continues.

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1. France 24

   28 Oct 2026, 16:54 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Netanyahu is expected to face greater constraints as caretaker prime minister after Tuesday's election, while experts say his government could keep significant powers, including authority to wage war against Iran.