Lapid Declares Netanyahu Bloc Defeated Based on Exit Polls
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Opposition leader Yair Lapid stated that the bloc led by Netanyahu suffered a "crushing defeat" based on exit polls, which did not show a majority for forming a government. Exit polls projected between 50 and 60 seats for Netanyahu's bloc, falling short of the 61 needed. The final results are pending the Central Election Commission's count. Minister Eisenkot commented that the polls indicate Israeli distrust of Netanyahu.
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- Opposition leader Yair Lapid declared Netanyahu's bloc suffered a "crushing defeat" based on exit polls.
- Exit polls projected between 50 and 60 seats for Netanyahu's bloc, short of the 61 needed for a majority.
- The final Knesset seat distribution awaits the Central Election Commission's official vote count.
- Minister Eisenkot suggested exit polls reflect Israeli distrust of Netanyahu.
- Mojtaba Khamenei demanded Iran's conditions be met to end the war.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid reacted sharply to exit poll results released after Israeli polling stations closed, stating that the bloc led by Netanyahu had suffered a "crushing defeat" and that voters had "told them to go home." Exit polls from Channels 11, 12, and 13 indicated the Netanyahu bloc would secure 50 Knesset seats, while Channel 14 projected 60 seats. None of the forecasts provided the 61-mandate majority required to form a government. The final seat allocation will be determined by the Central Election Commission's vote count. Meanwhile, Minister Eisenkot suggested the initial exit polls reflected Israelis' distrust of Netanyahu. In other news, Mojtaba Khamenei demanded Iran's conditions be met to end the war, and the head of the Joint List stated their group could no longer be ignored.
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