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Elections in Israel still without a clear winner

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Briefings

Israel's legislative elections remain undecided with Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot tied on 49% of votes, requiring a final count on Friday. The 77.7% voter turnout was the highest since 2001, following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Netanyahu's Likud party secured 55 seats while Eisenkot's Yashar! party won 49, leaving 16 seats for Palestinian parties. Netanyahu appealed for a right-wing government, while Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's leadership and security policies.

Key points

• Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are tied on 49% of the vote, with Netanyahu slightly ahead in preliminary counts.
• The 77.7% voter turnout was the highest since 2001, following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Context

Israel's legislative elections are the first since the October 2023 Hamas attacks, which killed over 1,000 people. The final results will be known on Friday, with 5.695,682 voters participating. Netanyahu's Likud party won 55 seats while Eisenkot's Yashar! party won 49, leaving 16 seats for Palestinian parties.

Limitations

Final results are not yet available; Palestinian parties have not reported results for key areas. Netanyahu's claim of a right-wing government is unverified, and Trump's statement is a social media post without official confirmation.

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