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Israel Election Exit Polls Show Tight Race, Netanyahu Bloc Faces Challenge
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Israel's general election exit polls suggest a tight race, with most polls giving an advantage to the bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though coalition-building remains dependent on Arab parties. Despite pre-election predictions, Netanyahu's Likud may emerge as the largest party, strengthening his initial bid for the mandate to form a government. A significant surge in Arab voter turnout could further complicate the path to a 61-seat majority for either bloc.
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- Exit polls show a close race in Israel's general election, with most favoring the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu's Likud party may emerge as the largest party, giving him an initial advantage in forming a government.
- High voter turnout was reported across liberal strongholds, among Arab citizens, and in Likud strongholds.
- A surge in Arab voter turnout could exceed previous records, potentially hindering coalition-building for both blocs.
- The mandate to form a government is granted by the president, not necessarily to the largest party.
- Control of the Knesset Arrangements Committee is a key prize for the party receiving the first mandate.
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