Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock
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Key context: <p>No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in Israel's first election since the 7 October attacks – Opposition leaders declare Netanyahu defeated, Arab parties make historic gains and President Herzog faces a crucial decision over who should form the next government</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/27/israel-election-cliffhanger-netanyahus-likud-comes-first-but-eisenkot-claims-mandate-for-change-as-exit-polls-point-to-deadlock/">Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in Israel's first election since the 7 October attacks – Opposition leaders declare Netanyahu defeated, Arab parties make historic gains and President Herzog faces a crucial decision over who should form the next government The post Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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