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The European Union congratulated Israelis on Wednesday following Tuesday's national election, citing a high voter turnout of more than 77% as a sign of the country's vibrant democracy. E.U. foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni stated that the EU looks forward to engaging with the next government based on democratic principles and common values.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a strong right-wing government, with his Likud party set to become the largest in the Knesset. However, no clear winner emerged, and Netanyahu's main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, claimed the election result reflects a mandate to end Netanyahu's term.
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