# Israel's election deadlock leaves Europe waiting and Trump weighing his options

- Published: 2026-10-29T20:29:32Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:15:17Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-10-29/ty-article/.premium/israels-election-deadlock-leaves-europe-waiting-and-trump-weighing-his-options/000001a1-88fc-d2b4-a1f3-8dfe80f10000
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Western governments hope Israel's election will bring a change in policy in the West Bank and Gaza. Without such a shift, a Western diplomat tells Haaretz, countries opposing punitive measures against Israel will struggle to maintain their position

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