Opposition Leads in Israeli Election After 85.6% of Votes Counted
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Following the count of 85.6% of votes in Israel's general election, the opposition bloc is projected to win 67 seats and the coalition 53. The Likud party leads with 26 seats, followed by Yesh Atid with 21. Arab parties hold 19 seats, with Ra'am at seven. The counting of an estimated 430,000 to 480,000 double envelopes will commence at midnight.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opposition bloc projected to win 67 seats after 85.6% of votes counted.
- Coalition expected to secure 53 seats in the upcoming Knesset.
- Likud leads with 26 seats, followed by Yesh Atid with 21 seats.
- Arab parties collectively hold 19 seats, with Ra'am at seven.
- Counting of 430,000 to 480,000 double envelopes to start at midnight.
With 85.6% of votes tallied in Israel's general election, the opposition bloc is projected to win 67 seats in the Knesset, while the coalition is expected to secure 53 seats. The Arab parties collectively hold 19 seats, with Ra'am strengthening to seven seats. The Likud party has garnered 26 seats, followed by Yesh Atid with 21 seats. The Joint List and Bayahd each have 12 seats. The counting of double envelopes, which contain an estimated 430,000 to 480,000 ballots, is scheduled to begin at midnight between Wednesday and Thursday.
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