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Israel votes tomorrow, but the biggest surprise could be that neither PM Netanyahu nor his opponents can form a government...and the country could be heading straight back to the polls. With the election too close to call, this episode breaks down why winning the most seats doesn't guarantee becoming prime minister and reveals five possible scenarios for what happens next. From Netanyahu securing a surprise majority to Gadi Eisenkot forming a minority government with the help of Arab parties, an unlikely unity deal between the two rivals, or another political deadlock, Meira K examines the coalition mathematics and the campaign promises that could determine Israel's future. We also explore how ultra-Orthodox parties, smaller factions hovering near the electoral threshold and President Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu could influence the outcome. With Iran watching closely and Israel facing enormous security challenges, the stakes extend far beyond domestic politics.