Prime Minister Netanyahu has defied the polls and survived Israel’s election, but a political deadlock could leave the country without a stable government just as President Trump prepares for another possible war with Iran.

Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down Israel’s stunning election results, revealing how Netanyahu’s Likud outperformed expectations while neither political bloc secured the 61 seats needed to form a government. With Arab parties winning an unprecedented 19 seats, the hosts examine allegations of election fraud and the coalition deals that could determine Israel’s next prime minister. Could Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot join Netanyahu in a national unity government, or is Israel headed for another election?

Reports also suggest President Trump could resume military strikes against Iran following the American midterms, raising urgent questions about whether Israel can afford prolonged political paralysis. From Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu to the IDF’s continuing operations against Hamas commanders in Gaza and terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria, Israel faces critical decisions on multiple fronts. Could the threat of a new war with Iran finally break Israel’s political stalemate, or will the country’s leaders squander a historic opportunity?

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