Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he will announce on Sunday who will be tasked with forming a new government. Israel's largest Arab party alliance, the Joint List, wants opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to be given the task.
World politicsIsrael's Arab parties are making historic gains in the election and could become kingmakers in the difficult task of forming a government. They look set to nearly double their seats in parliament, making it harder for either bloc to form a government, says Israel expert Anders Persson.
World politicsThe vote count after Israel’s election is complete, but neither of the two major blocs has a majority on its own. They may be forced to seek support from the Arab-Israeli opposition, which has won more seats than ever before.
World politicsThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThe election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
World politicsNeither bloc will win a majority in Israel’s election, according to exit polls. But most major TV channels’ exit polls show challenger Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s.
World politicsThere is a fierce battle for voters in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is being challenged in Tuesday’s election by an opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party. “He is running for office on an eternal war,” Eisenkot said of Netanyahu at a campaign rally.
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