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Benjamin Netanyahu was a hit with Republicans on Capitol Hill, but at home, voters appear to be looking for change.

Next Tuesday's Israeli election is too close to call, and Arab citizens could make history

by casting enough votes to prevent Beebe from winning a record fourth term as prime minister.

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