Israel election ends in deadlock with no clear governing majority

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Israel’s parliamentary election has produced no clear winner, according to exit polls reported after voting. Eisenkot said the projected result showed a lack of confidence in Netanyahu’s government and pledged to move quickly to replace it, while the governing coalition has not secured an apparent majority. The deadlock comes amid heightened security tensions and concerns about whether all political actors will accept the final result. Coalition negotiations are expected to determine whether Eisenkot can assemble a government, whether Netanyahu can retain power, or whether another election becomes necessary.

Sources: The Straits Times, Xinhua, SBS News