Israel's diplomatic setbacks after four elections in 10 days

Israel's diplomatic position has weakened after four elections in 10 days, including its own inconclusive vote and Tuesday's US midterms, threatening key alliances and raising questions about its political future. In Serbia, ally Aleksandar Vučić lost power to a student-backed list pledging to halt arms exports to war zones and criticizing Israel's Gaza campaign, jeopardizing defense ties and a $1.6 billion drone deal. In Brazil, anti-Israel President Lula da Silva defeated pro-Israel Flávio Bolsonaro, dashing hopes for friendlier relations. Israel's own election ended in deadlock, with no clear governing majority. In the US, Democrats took both chambers, with anti-Israel voices gaining strength, while some Republicans blame Israel for their losses due to the Iran war's impact on gas prices. The new Congress convenes January 3, potentially before Israel forms a government, limiting its influence in upcoming debates.