Decisive vote: Forecasts: Netanyahu's Likud party ahead in Israel's election
The high turnout shows that for many Israelis this is an election of destiny. Prime Minister Netanyahu fought in a close race against rival Eisenkot for his political survival.
Israel's parliamentary election has seen Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party emerge as the strongest force, with 24-25 seats out of 120, according to projections. The centrist party Jaschar, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, came second with 21-23 seats. Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor his rivals achieved an absolute majority, with Eisenkot's camp holding a 2-3 seat lead.
The outcome has left the formation of a government uncertain, with Netanyahu's potential coalition partners rejecting an alliance with Arab parties that secured 17-18 seats.
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