Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate

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Watchdog argues secret ballot necessary to safeguard lawmakers' freedom to vote, in order to preserve status of state comptroller as independent and impartial oversight authority

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By manipulating the Knesset vote to get his personal attorney appointed to the job of independent overseer of the government, PM proved he values personal loyalty over basic democratic norms

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Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn contested election

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Internal polls have reportedly raised concerns that primaries could elevate candidates popular with the base but less appealing to moderate right-wing voters

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