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Netanyahu Bloc Leads as Arab Parties Surge in Israeli Election Vote Count
With 85.6% of votes counted in Israel's election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats and Gadi Eisenkot's bloc 48, leaving both short of a majority. Arab parties are set to win a historic 19 seats, potentially becoming kingmakers.
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What happened
- 01Netanyahu's bloc leads with 53 seats, while Eisenkot's bloc has 48, with 85.6% of votes counted.
- 02Arab parties are projected to win a historic 19 seats, potentially influencing coalition formation.
- 03Neither bloc has secured the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-member Knesset.
- 04Exit polls and pre-election surveys had predicted Eisenkot's bloc ahead of Netanyahu's.
- 05Final results, including special ballots, are expected by Thursday afternoon.
- 06The election outcome points to a divided country with no clear coalition majority.
Final results, including special ballots, are expected Thursday, with official results on November 4. The outcome indicates a divided country with no clear coalition path.
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