Netanyahu's bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority
Partial results show neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot has won a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
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- Partial results show Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc projected to win 53-54 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 47-49 seats.
- Arab-led parties are projected to win 17-19 seats, potentially holding the balance of power.
- Netanyahu has rejected forming a government that relies on Arab-led parties, calling such an arrangement treasonous.
- Eisenkot has left open the possibility of working with Arab parties under certain conditions.
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7 articles from 5 outletsGrouped left to right; wires and unrated outlets sit in the middle.
- The New York Times (Politics)LeftNo Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show ↗
- BBC News (US & Canada)Wire / unratedArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory ↗
- Straight Arrow NewsWire / unratedNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israel election count but remains short of majority ↗
- BBC News (US & Canada)Wire / unratedNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show ↗
- The Daily WireRightIsrael’s Inconclusive Election Hands Netanyahu Another Win ↗
- Fox News (Politics)RightNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive ↗
- Fox News (Politics)RightNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government ↗
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Should Israel's next government include Arab-led parties in the governing coalition?
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