Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
Israelis are closely awaiting final election results after their voting delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government was defeated in the general election, with the highest turnout in over a quarter-century. However, exit polls indicated that there was no clear winner and weeks of negotiation could lie ahead. Arab-led factions made a historic showing, but it is unclear if they would be willing to form a coalition with them. With 50% of votes counted, Netanyahu's Likud party has 20.6% and Eisenkot's Yashar party has 16.8%. The close results suggest that Netanyahu's opponents were unable to capitalise on the anger sparked by the Hamas-led attack on him in 2023. The next parliamentary majority would involve partnering with Arab-dominated parties, making it politically difficult.
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Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar ("Straight") party, waves an Israeli flag onstage following the release of the first exit poll results in Israel's general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, ... [7207 symbols]
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