Israeli election: 'Wishful thinking' for pro- and anti-Netanyahu parties?
Summary
Israeli exit polls show a tight election with no clear majority, while Arab parties are projected to win a record 18 to 19 seats. Press coverage described both pro- and anti-Netanyahu camps as facing a possible political deadlock, with government formation likely to require rival politicians to reach agreements.Key Facts
- Israeli media reported record-breaking voter turnout.
- Exit polls from Kan11, Channel 13 and N12 showed no bloc with a majority.
- The exit polls projected Arab parties would win 18 to 19 seats, a record.
- Israel Hayom described the result as a political deadlock and said it differed from opinion polls in recent months.
- The Times of Israel said forming a government could require politicians to set aside longstanding divisions.
- The article also reported that Gaza residents were focused on daily survival rather than the Israeli election.
- Macklemore’s Paris concert was scheduled for Thursday, with profits to go to 12 charities supporting Palestinians.
- The article said scientists do not have a clear explanation for how antidepressants relieve mental health problems. One hypothesis is that they change how the brain processes negative emotional information.
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