Jerusalem, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - Israel's Netanyahu says it would be a 'mistake' to hold elections now

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that holding elections now would be a "mistake", as he faces the threat of losing his parliamentary majority if he fails to pass a national budget. "Of course I'm concerned... I think we're in a very sensitive situation," Netanyahu said at a televised press conference when asked about the risk of losing his majority if the budget is not passed by March 31, which would trigger early electi......

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