Netanyahu LOSES Election… But Still In Power?

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In this segment Jimmy examines Israel's election results, arguing that Benjamin Netanyahu may remain in power despite his political bloc falling short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority. He explains how the opposition's difficulty working with Arab parties, who hold potentially decisive seats, could give Netanyahu another opportunity to form a government or prolong his tenure as caretaker prime minister. As other political commentators have noted, tribal loyalties, culture-war divisions, religious beliefs, and attacks on opponents have traditionally helped Netanyahu retain support within his coalition. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Sachs argues that replacing Netanyahu and his far-right…