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Israel's election produces no clear winner, leaving coalition talks to President Herzog

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Two ironies emerge out of Israel's deadlocked election
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Summary

Israel's election has produced no clear winner and no clear mandate. President Isaac Herzog will task the candidate he deems best placed to form a government once the results are in, and he will decide whether any of the parties can form what he regards as a workable coalition. The deadlock could also leave US President Donald Trump facing prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington's closest Middle East ally, as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza across the region. Some analysts say a broad unity government keeping Netanyahu in power might serve Trump's interest.

This continues an earlier story: Israelis head to the polls in an election that will decide whether Netanyahu stays in office

Later: Uncertain Israel election may keep Donald Trump on edge

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  1. Al Jazeera

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    Al Jazeera reports that no clear mandate is projected in Israel's election and that President Isaac Herzog will task the candidate he deems best placed to form a government once results are in.

  2. ABC

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    ABC reports that with no clear winner in Israel's deadlocked election, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will decide whether any of the parties can form what he regards as a workable coalition.

  3. The Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that with Israel's election yielding no clear winner, President Donald Trump could face prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington's closest Middle East ally as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza.

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