Israeli exit polls show opposition, Netanyahu blocs even
New Israeli exit polls early this morning showed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc was even with the opposition, after earlier projections showed a narrow lead for the prime minister's rivals.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the opposition bloc are both expected to fail in securing a parliamentary majority, as the results of the recent voting show a surge in participation from Palestinian citizens of Israel. According to a poll released after voting concluded on Tuesday, Netanyahu’s bloc is anticipated to secure 50 seats out of the 120-seat Knesset, while the opposition bloc is predicted to obtain 53.
The latter number is 11 shy of the 61 votes required to form a majority. The Joint List and Ra'am, two parties advocating for Palestinian citizens, are projected to win a collective 17 seats, a potential record for Arab lawmakers in the parliament.
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