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Netanyahu and Eisenkot Claim Leadership Post-Election Amidst Uncertain Outcome
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot have both claimed leadership rights following elections where exit polls show no clear majority for either bloc. Netanyahu called for a "strong right-wing national government," while Eisenkot urged the prime minister to resign.
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- 01Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot both claimed leadership rights after Israeli elections with no clear majority.
- 02Exit polls showed a near-even split, with neither bloc securing the 61 seats needed for a majority.
- 03Gadi Eisenkot called for Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, stating voters rejected his premiership.
- 04Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest in over two decades.
- 05The election outcome may lead to extended coalition negotiations or necessitate new elections.
With final results pending, the outcome could lead to prolonged coalition talks or new elections, as voter turnout reached a 20-year high of 77.7%.
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