Israel election deadlock leaves government formation uncertain

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Nearly half of the votes counted showed Netanyahu’s bloc projected to hold 56 of the 120 Knesset seats, while the opposition bloc held 49, leaving neither side with a clear path to form a government.[4] The deadlock represents a setback for Netanyahu and could trigger difficult coalition negotiations, particularly over Arab-party participation and the future leadership of Israel.[1][7]

Sources: Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, The Straits Times, NPR