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Is the Knesset like UK Parliament?
The Knesset is Israel's unicameral parliament, meaning it has only one chamber, unlike the UK's House of Commons and House of Lords. It has 120 members, elected by proportional representation. This system often leads to coalition governments, as no single party usually wins an outright majority.
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