Israel election results live: Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted
But instead there was stunned silence at the watch party for Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) in central Israel as results from the exit polls flashed across the screen, with most channels suggesting the party would remain on just six seats.
Key points
- Neither grouping is expected to win a majority, with tough coalition talks ahead.
While partial results show the pro-Netanyahu bloc ahead of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, the final tally could take days.
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
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