Elections in Israel: exit polls show opposition to Netanyahu's coalition according to preliminary data from several Israeli TV channels, the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot receives 52-53 mandates in the Knesset, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition - about 50. However, the results of individual exit polls differ considerably, so the final distribution of mandates remains uncertain. To obtain a majority in parliament, 61 seats out of 120 are needed. Thus, neither of the two main political camps can yet form a government independently. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has already said that Netanyahu suffered a heavy defeat. Eisenkot himself called the early results evidence of a "complete lack of trust in Netanyahu and his government." The voter turnout by 20:00 local time reached 74.3% - this is the highest figure for this time since 1988. A record voter turnout was also observed in cities with a majority Arab population. According to preliminary estimates, Arab parties may also receive record representation in the parliament. According to the Israeli television channel 12, President Yitzhak Herzog may entrust the formation of the cabinet to Eisenkot. The final results may affect the distribution of power between political camps. The negotiations on the formation of a coalition may continue, and until a new cabinet is assembled, Netanyahu will continue to serve as prime minister. Pravda Gershchenko / Send content / X / Bluesky / Telegram / Threads.

Elections in Israel: exit polls show opposition to Netanyahu's coalition according to preliminary data from several Israeli TV channels, the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot receives 52-53 mandates in the Knesset, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition - about 50. However, the results of individual exit polls differ considerably, so the final distribution of mandates remains uncertain. To obtain a majority in parliament, 61 seats out of 120 are needed. Thus, neither of the two main political camps can yet form a government independently. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has already said that Netanyahu suffered a heavy defeat. Eisenkot himself called the early results evidence of a "complete lack of trust in Netanyahu and his government." The voter turnout by 20:00 local time reached 74.3% - this is the highest figure for this time since 1988. A record voter turnout was also observed in cities with a majority Arab population. According to preliminary estimates, Arab parties may also receive record representation in the parliament. According to the Israeli television channel 12, President Yitzhak Herzog may entrust the formation of the cabinet to Eisenkot. The final results may affect the distribution of power between political camps. The negotiations on the formation of a coalition may continue, and until a new cabinet is assembled, Netanyahu will continue to serve as prime minister. Pravda Gershchenko / Send content / X / Bluesky / Telegram / Threads.