Netanyahu cites Likud lead as Israel vote count shows no clear majority
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Al Jazeera reports that with more than half of ballots counted, projections show Netanyahu’s bloc on 56 seats and Eisenkot’s alliance on 49, while Likud leads party tallies.
Al Jazeera reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Likud supporters in West Jerusalem after polls closed, as early results were announced. With more than half of ballots counted, The Times of Israel projected Netanyahu’s bloc to win 56 seats and Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance 49 seats. Neither bloc is likely to secure a clear governing majority. [1]
Netanyahu said the true results were still not final and acknowledged Likud was projected to become the largest party in Israel. Projections from Israeli Channels 12 and 13 put Likud on about 27 seats and Eisenkot’s Yashar party on 21 seats. Netanyahu said a right-wing government must be formed to ensure Israel’s long-term security. [1]
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