Axios: Israel faces a political deadlock after the parliamentary elections, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc on the way to securing the 61 seats needed for a majority. With 85% of the votes counted, Gush Netanyahu is expected to win 53 mandates, compared to 48 for Gush Eisenkot. The Arab parties were on their way to a record 19 seats, which may give them a significant influence on the formation of the next government. President Yitzhak Herzog will begin consulting with parties next week before choosing a candidate to form a government. Failure to form a majority could lead to further elections as early as April, with Netanyahu remaining the interim prime minister.

Axios: Israel faces a political deadlock after the parliamentary elections, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc on the way to securing the 61 seats needed for a majority. With 85% of the votes counted, Gush Netanyahu is expected to win 53 mandates, compared to 48 for Gush Eisenkot. The Arab parties were on their way to a record 19 seats, which may give them a significant influence on the formation of the next government. President Yitzhak Herzog will begin consulting with parties next week before choosing a candidate to form a government. Failure to form a majority could lead to further elections as early as April, with Netanyahu remaining the interim prime minister.