From the Left · Watch · October 28, 2026
Oct 27 ยท Israel's election ends with neither Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's winning a majority after record turnout
ABC News: Votes from Israel's parliamentary election were still being counted on Wednesday morning, after exit polls suggested a tight race
Grade B (88/100). Correspondent explains that neither bloc reached a majority, the options of coalition talks or a new election, and Netanyahu staying on as caretaker
B: Uses loaded words.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): [0:45] 'his controversial policies in Gaza, in the West Bank and elsewhere' (correspondent's own wording)
Splits: Correspondent explains that neither bloc reached a majority, the options of coalition talks or a new election, and Netanyahu staying on as caretaker
Same story: NewsNation, Fox News
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