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Israeli Election Results: Likud Party Loses Seats as 66% of Votes Counted
As 66% of votes are counted in Israel's election, the Likud party is projected to win 27 seats, while the "Yashar" party is set for 21. The current coalition's potential strength is 54 seats, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Arab parties collectively hold 18 seats.
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What happened
- 01Likud party projected to win 27 seats after 66% of Israeli election votes are counted.
- 02The current ruling coalition is projected to have 54 seats, falling short of a majority.
- 03The "Yashar" party is projected to secure 21 seats in the Knesset.
- 04Arab political parties combined are projected to hold 18 seats in parliament.
- 05Final election results are expected within days after all votes are tallied.
Final results, including votes from soldiers and diplomats, are pending and will be submitted to the President to begin government formation.
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