
2026-10-28 16:17 UTC · The Times of Israel
Last-to-be-counted ‘double envelope’ votes could shift Knesset seats, but not balance of power
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Soldiers, prisoners and diplomats have cast 430,000 to 480,000 ballots that are only being counted from Wednesday night, but history suggests they won't break election stalemate
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