Israeli Elections Exit Polls: Netanyahu’s coalition holds narrow edge as Arab parties emerge kingmaker in close contest
Exit polls show Netanyahu’s Likud leading the vote, but his bloc and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance are each projected to win 51 seats, short of the 61 needed for majority. Arab-led parties could influence coalition talks, while failure to form a government may trigger another election.
The latest exit polls suggest a tight race in Israel's recent election, with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party narrowly edging out his opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Neither bloc has secured a clear majority, with Netanyahu's coalition holding a slim 51 seats and the opposition projected to win around the same number. Arab-led parties are set to secure 19 seats, leaving both main blocs short of the 61 seats required to form a parliamentary majority.
Netanyahu has ruled out an alliance with these parties, while Eisenkot has indicated he might consider working with them under specific conditions. If no coalition can be formed, new elections could be called in the early part of the year.
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