Initial exit polls showed that Netanyahu's right-wing/religion alliance stands at about 50 seats. Updated data published at the beginning of Wednesday put the blocs in rough parity or give Netanyahu's side a narrow edge. Likud remains the largest party, outperforming in many pre-election polls. The pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 predicted even stronger results, up to 62 seats. The Arab parties are at a record of 17-19. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkots Ishar is almost in a tie. Israeli exit polls have a recurring pattern of underestimating Likud/Rightist support. Final results often vary over multiple sessions. The official count continues, with the coalition negotiations expected to be protracted.

Initial exit polls showed that Netanyahu's right-wing/religion alliance stands at about 50 seats. Updated data published at the beginning of Wednesday put the blocs in rough parity or give Netanyahu's side a narrow edge. Likud remains the largest party, outperforming in many pre-election polls. The pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 predicted even stronger results, up to 62 seats. The Arab parties are at a record of 17-19. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkots Ishar is almost in a tie. Israeli exit polls have a recurring pattern of underestimating Likud/Rightist support. Final results often vary over multiple sessions. The official count continues, with the coalition negotiations expected to be protracted.