Netanyahu loses majority in Israel's national election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his majority in the final results of Israel's national elections, according to reports. His coalition won 53 seats, the main opposition coalition won 48, and Arab parties won a record 19 seats. With 61 seats needed to form a government, the Arab parties have become the decisive force, and they are reported to support Netanyahu's removal from power. In a separate development, the United States has sent a formal letter to Iran calling for diplomatic dialogue, following the end of the US-Iran conflict. The letter, addressed directly to the Iranian government, expresses a desire to resolve mutual issues through dialogue, with possible focus on security, economic cooperation and rebuilding trust, according to reports.