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‘No clear winner’ in Israel election – what happens now?

Israel’s latest election ends without a majority, leaving a complicated coalition future ahead.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
‘No clear winner’ in Israel election – what happens now?
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In brief

Israel’s polls have closed and votes are being counted, leaving no decisive winner. Exit polls suggest Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc secured the most seats yet lacks a majority, while Netanyahu’s Likud leads as the largest single party. BBC’s Hugo Bachega analyses potential outcomes and coalition negotiations that could shape Israel’s next government.

Polls have closed in the Israeli election and votes are being counted.

Exit polls suggest Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc has won the largest number of seats, but has not secured a majority.

The polls also indicate Netanyahu’s Likud party is set to be the biggest single party in the parliament.

The BBC’s Hugo Bachega looks at what might happen next.

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