Israel election deadlocked as exit polls show Eisenkot bloc narrowly ahead
Israel's election was too close to call on Tuesday, with exit polls putting Gadi Eisenkot's bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's, and turnout at a multi-decade high.
Israel's election was deadlocked on Tuesday. Early returns and exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and a coalition led by Gadi Eisenkot running close together.
France 24 reports that exit polls gave Eisenkot's bloc 52 seats and Netanyahu's camp 50. It says neither side had a clear path to forming a government.
The Hill reports that Eisenkot's "Change" coalition was slightly ahead of Netanyahu's bloc in early returns. It describes Eisenkot as a retired general and leader of the Yashar party. The Hill also notes that Israel's coalition negotiations are complicated.
France 24 reports voter turnout of 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades. The Hill's headline says turnout broke a record.
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- The HillIsraeli elections too close to call as turnout shatters recordTue, Oct 27, 5:03 PM EDT
- France 24Israel election: Record turnout as Netanyahu and Eisenkot remain deadlockedTue, Oct 27, 6:58 PM EDT
- France 24Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both pledge to form governmentWed, Oct 28, 5:06 AM EDT
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