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Netanyahu Bloc Wins 53 Seats in Israeli Election; Arab Parties Achieve Record High
Israel's Central Elections Committee announced final election results showing the pro-Netanyahu bloc with 53 seats and the anti-Netanyahu bloc with 48, while Arab parties secured a record 19 seats. Voter turnout reached a decades-high 77.9%.
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What happened
- 01The pro-Netanyahu bloc secured 53 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc won 48 seats in the final election results.
- 02Arab parties achieved a record 19 seats, nearly doubling their previous representation.
- 03Voter turnout reached 77.9%, the highest figure in decades.
- 04The Central Elections Committee dismissed claims of widespread voter fraud.
- 05Government formation is expected to be difficult, with neither bloc holding the required 61 seats for a majority.
- 06President Isaac Herzog urged party leaders to work towards avoiding another election round.
The results indicate a challenging government formation process, with neither bloc close to the 61-seat majority needed. President Isaac Herzog urged party leaders to avoid further elections.
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