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Opposition Declares Victory as Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Bloc Short of Majority
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Opposition leaders declared victory based on Knesset election exit polls released Tuesday evening, which showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of the 61 seats needed to form a government. Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid interpreted the results as a rejection of the current government, while Miki Zohar warned against forming a coalition with Arab parties. The projections indicated a close race, with the final results still pending official count.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Opposition leaders declared victory after exit polls projected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a majority.
- Exit polls showed Netanyahu's bloc with 50 to 60 seats, below the 61 needed to form a government.
- Gadi Eisenkot stated his intention to immediately form a new Zionist government.
- Yair Lapid called the projections a "crushing defeat" and "complete collapse" for Netanyahu's bloc.
- Miki Zohar warned that forming a government with Arab parties would lead to the opposition's downfall.
- The final election results remain uncertain as official vote counting continues.
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