Netanyahu Bloc Leads as 91% of Votes Counted in Israeli Election
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Following the count of 91% of votes in Israel's election, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while the opposition holds 48. Arab parties are expected to secure 19 seats, with Ra'am gaining one seat. The counting of special ballots has commenced, with final results pending.
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- Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats after 91% of votes are counted.
- The opposition "change bloc" is projected to win 48 seats.
- Arab parties are expected to collectively win 19 seats.
- Ra'am has gained one seat, bringing its total to 8.
- The counting of special ballots has begun.
With approximately 91% of the votes counted in the Israeli election, the political landscape shows no significant change. The bloc supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is projected to win 53 seats in the Knesset, while the opposition bloc, referred to as the "change bloc," is set to secure 48 seats. Arab parties collectively are expected to gain 19 seats.
Within the Arab parties, the United Arab List (Ra'am) has gained one seat at the expense of the Joint List, bringing Ra'am's projected total to 8 seats. The counting of double envelopes, which include votes from soldiers, diplomats, and other special categories, began overnight. The final results are anticipated following the completion of this process.
