Israel election count shows no majority for Netanyahu or Eisenkot
With 88% of Israel's votes counted, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition alliance has enough seats to govern alone.
Israel's election count is not finished, and so far no side has a governing majority. Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition and the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot appear to fall short, The New York Times reports.
CBS News reports that 88% of votes had been counted as of its report. It says neither Netanyahu's party nor Eisenkot has enough seats to form a majority coalition.
The New York Times says Israel's parties are preparing for a period of bargaining to form a government. It describes the path forward as unclear.
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- The New York TimesIsrael’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear PathWed, Oct 28, 4:13 PM EDT
- CBS NewsWhat's next as Israel sees no clear winner with 88% of votes countedWed, Oct 28, 8:33 PM EDT
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