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Israel exit polls show no clear winner; Netanyahu's opponents short of majority

Projections after Israel's first election since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks show opposition parties ahead of Netanyahu's coalition but short of a governing majority, so coalition talks are expected to take weeks.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, according to projections reported Tuesday. Opposition parties appear to have taken more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PBS NewsHour reports. But they do not have enough to form a majority, which PBS says means weeks of negotiations.

CBS News, citing exit polls from Israel's major television networks, reports that a majority of Israelis voted against Netanyahu. CBS describes the country as divided and the outcome as still unclear.

Turnout was high. PBS calls it a record. CBS says it was higher than in decades. This was Israel's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and the start of the war in Gaza.

Before the vote, CBS reported that Netanyahu's coalition trailed in polls. NBC News said he was in a tight race with Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli Army chief of staff. PBS reported that Netanyahu campaigned on keeping Israel safe, while the opposition said he failed to prevent the Oct. 7 attack and is blocking an investigation into it.

The reports give no seat counts. Exit polls and projections are not final results.

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  1. CBS NewsNetanyahu's party lags in polls ahead of first election since Oct. 7, 2023Sun, Oct 25, 7:44 PM EDT
  2. NBC NewsIsraelis Set to Vote in First Election Since Oct. 7 AttacksMon, Oct 26, 7:16 AM EDT
  3. CBS NewsNetanyahu trails in polls ahead of first Israeli election since start of Gaza warMon, Oct 26, 9:53 AM EDT
  4. PBS NewsHourNetanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza warMon, Oct 26, 6:45 PM EDT
  5. CBS NewsNetanyahu faces first national election since Oct. 7, 2023Mon, Oct 26, 9:05 PM EDT
  6. CBS NewsWorld awaits results of Israeli election that could replace NetanyahuTue, Oct 27, 9:32 AM EDT
  7. CBS NewsIsrael's election outcomes not likely to change Iran or Gaza wars, former ambassador saysTue, Oct 27, 10:42 AM EDT
  8. CBS NewsIsraeli election turnout higher than in decades as outcome still unclearTue, Oct 27, 5:48 PM EDT
  9. CBS NewsStatus of Israel's election as exit polling reveals a divided nationTue, Oct 27, 6:18 PM EDT
  10. PBS NewsHourProjections show no clear winner in Israel's electionTue, Oct 27, 6:55 PM EDT
  11. CBS NewsNetanyahu fighting for his political life in Israeli electionTue, Oct 27, 8:17 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (3)
  1. Tue, Oct 27, 10:55 AM EDT, 3 outlets: Israelis are voting in first national election since Oct. 7 attack
  2. Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Israelis vote Tuesday in first election since Oct. 7 attack and Gaza war
  3. Mon, Oct 26, 7:50 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Israelis vote Tuesday in first election since Oct. 7, 2023 attacks