Israel Exit Polls Show Deadlock, Setting Stage For Coalition Battle
What Happened
Exit polls from Israel’s parliamentary election show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot locked in a close contest. Kan 11 and Channel 13 projected the blocs level, while Channel 12 gave Netanyahu’s camp a narrow edge. None projected either side reaching the 61 seats required for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab parties outside the two main blocs could hold significant influence over government formation, while official counting is still underway.
Key Takeaways
The election has produced no clear winner so far, putting coalition negotiations at the centre of the race to form Israel’s next government. These are exit-poll projections, not final results.