Veteran Israeli journalist Yaron Deckel joins Stephen Staley to analyze Israel's recent election results. Deckel explains the country's complex multiparty electoral system and the emerging political deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing a governing majority. He also explores potential scenarios including a national unity government, coalition negotiations, or another election round. The discussion examines Netanyahu's political resilience despite losing his majority and what the results mean for Israel's leadership amid ongoing regional conflicts.

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