PoliticsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs appear short of a majority

With about 70% of votes counted, both Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc appeared likely to fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Palestinian parties surged and could win 16–19 seats, leaving Eisenkot’s camp to weigh an alliance with them. Counting, including absentee ballots, is continuing.

Israel electioncoalition talksBenjamin NetanyahuPalestinian parties

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