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Israel Election Exit Polls Show Opposition Bloc Leading, Likud Largest Single Party
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Exit polls from Israel's election show the opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, projected to win 53 seats, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud is expected to be the largest single party with 50 seats. Neither bloc is projected to reach the 61-seat majority needed for a government without the support of Arab parties, which gained around 17 seats. The results follow a record voter turnout after polls closed Tuesday.
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- Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot projected to win 53 seats in Israeli election.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party expected to be largest single party with 50 seats.
- Neither bloc is projected to achieve the 61 seats needed for a majority government.
- Arab parties gained approximately 17 seats, potentially influencing coalition formation.
- Record voter turnout was reported following the closure of polling stations.
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