A deeply divided Israel might see Benjamin Netanyahu stay on as Prime Minister. The October 27 ballot has returned a hung parliament with neither the Likud-led bloc nor the opposition alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot securing a simple majority. The composition of the 120-seat Knesset is yet to be finalised and for the first time Arab voters, who hold sway over 19 constituencies, could be the arbiter in forming the next government. This silent 20% Israeli-Arab population has a significant role to play, and it is widely believed........

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