The elections in Israel are deadlocked: exit polls do not show a clear winner The polls closed after a record 74%+ voter turnout, but initial exit polls by the major broadcasters estimate that the Knesset is divided, with none of the major blocs securing the 61 seats required for the majority. Predictions: Channel 12: Gadi Eisenkots opposition bloc 52, Netanyahu bloc 50, Arab parties 18 Channel 13: opposition bloc 53, Netanyahu coalition bloc 50, Arab parties 17 Netanyahu's Likud is expected to be the single largest party despite the massive percentage of the vote, the country is facing severe political paralysis. Netanyahu remains the dominant figure in Israeli politics but lacks the numbers to form a government. If he cannot secure a majority, sources indicate that his remaining course is a post-election escalation designed to paralyze his opponents and force a unity cabinet with him within it. substack | talk.

The elections in Israel are deadlocked: exit polls do not show a clear winner The polls closed after a record 74%+ voter turnout, but initial exit polls by the major broadcasters estimate that the Knesset is divided, with none of the major blocs securing the 61 seats required for the majority. Predictions: Channel 12: Gadi Eisenkots opposition bloc 52, Netanyahu bloc 50, Arab parties 18 Channel 13: opposition bloc 53, Netanyahu coalition bloc 50, Arab parties 17 Netanyahu's Likud is expected to be the single largest party despite the massive percentage of the vote, the country is facing severe political paralysis. Netanyahu remains the dominant figure in Israeli politics but lacks the numbers to form a government. If he cannot secure a majority, sources indicate that his remaining course is a post-election escalation designed to paralyze his opponents and force a unity cabinet with him within it. substack | talk.