Exit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
Summary
Exit poll projections in Israel showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot tied at 51 seats each in the 120-seat Knesset. Neither bloc was projected to reach the 61 seats needed for a majority, while Arab parties were expected to hold 18 seats and could influence coalition talks.Key Facts
- Israel’s Channel 13 updated exit poll projections put both major blocs at 51 seats.
- The Knesset has 120 seats, and a governing majority requires 61.
- Opposition leaders called the projections a defeat for Netanyahu’s government.
- Netanyahu allies said opposition claims were premature and noted that Likud remained the largest single party.
- Arab parties were projected to hold 18 seats and highlighted their potential role in coalition negotiations.
- The Central Elections Committee reported voter turnout of 77.7 percent.
- Formal coalition talks were expected to begin in the coming days, with smaller parties likely to matter.
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