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Ongoing Story· Day 18

Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

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HamalPolitics

Likud Leads as 66% of Votes Counted in Israeli Election

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 9 newsrooms covering

With 66.3% of votes counted in Israel's election, the Likud party leads with 27 seats. The current coalition bloc has 54 seats, while the "change bloc" has 48. Several parties are failing to pass the electoral threshold. The results indicate a potential shift in the political landscape.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Likud leads with 27 seats after 66.3% of votes are counted.
  • The current coalition bloc has secured 54 seats.
  • The "change bloc" is projected to have 48 seats.
  • The Joint List holds 12 seats, and Ra'am has 6 seats.
  • Several parties are failing to pass the electoral threshold.
Likud Leads as 66% of Votes Counted in Israeli Election
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With approximately 66.3% of the votes counted in the latest Israeli election, the Likud party is currently leading with 27 seats. The Shas party has seen a slight decrease, now holding 7 seats. The Joint List has secured 12 seats, while "Together" has 11. Other parties showing significant results include "The Democrats" and "Yisrael Beiteinu" with 8 seats each, and "United Torah Judaism" and "Otzma Yehudit" also with 7 seats. The Religious Zionism and Identity parties are projected to receive 6 seats, with Ra'am also at 6 seats, showing a slight increase.

Parties failing to pass the electoral threshold include "The Reservists" and "The Economic Party" at 2.66%, and "Am Israel" at 1.66%. Based on the current count, the existing coalition bloc stands at 54 seats, while the "Change bloc" has 48 seats. The Joint List holds 12 seats, and Ra'am has 6 seats.

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