Israeli exit polls show huge Palestinian gains block Netanyahu from forming government
Israeli exit polls show huge Palestinian gains block Netanyahu from forming government Neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the Zionist opposition parties have enough seats to form a government following a huge surge in voting from Palestinian citizens of Israel, exit polls suggested on Tuesday. After polls closed at 10pm local time, public broadcaster Kan said Netanyahu’s bloc…
Israeli exit polls reveal significant gains for Palestinian parties, hindering Netanyahu's path to forming a government. As voting concluded at 10pm local time, Netanyahu's coalition is projected to secure 50 seats, while the opposition parties are expected to claim 53 - far from the required 61-seat majority. The Joint List and Raam, representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, are poised to secure a record-breaking 18 seats in the Knesset.
Throughout the election day, particularly amidst the aftermath of the Gaza genocide and recent regional conflicts, high voter turnout was evident.
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