# The blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for prime minister

https://mins.news/en/item/131371

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-05 20:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/5/the-blame-game-how-the-us-midterm-shock-is-shaping-israels-race-for-pm?traffic_source=rss

> The Republican midterm rout is affecting who may lead Israel next, as Netanyahu’s relationship with Washington turns toxic. The opposition blames him for damaging US-Israel ties and says he should not form the next government. No bloc has a majority after the election, and President Isaac Herzog has yet to nominate someone to form a government.

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