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Netanyahu’s bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority

Politics · First reported 28 Oct, 12:40 · Updated 15:55

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The final count gives Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats and the opposition bloc 48, with neither reaching the 61 seats needed for a majority. Coalition negotiations may hinge on Arab-led parties, while Israel’s election authority says it found no basis for claims of systematic interference.

  • The final count gave Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats and the opposition bloc 48; neither secured the 61 seats required for a majority.
  • The article says the opposition could have a path to a majority with support from Arab-led parties, while Netanyahu’s bloc faces difficulty forming a coalition with them.
  • The Election Committee said the vote was conducted lawfully and that there was no basis for allegations of systematic interference.
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Key facts

Netanyahu bloc
53 seats
Opposition bloc
48 seats
Seats needed for a majority
61
Joint List
On course to win 12 seats as of Wednesday
United Arab List (Ra’am)
Projected to win seven seats

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  • Public broadcaster 14% (4)
  • Independent 10% (3)
  • Billionaire 10% (3)
  • Government 7% (2)
  • Unknown 3% (1)
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