Netanyahu says exit polls 'a good start' but warns of fraud
The Arab vote could ultimately determine the outcome of the election, and Likud has sounded the alarm that some polling stations in that sector had not been properly monitored.
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WATCH: Shas supporters rejoice after election results announced
Shas leader Aryeh Deri reacted to apparent rise of the Right-Haredi bloc, saying "the party achieved a great accomplishment and it will soon return to the helm."
Left-wing Meretz's sigh of relief quickly replaced with despair
The party managed to enter Knesset despite low showing, but as it emerged that Right and its allies were projected to win 61 seats, the atmosphere shifted to doom and gloom. .
Exit polls indicate Netanyahu bloc poised to win majority as election drama unfolds
Israel's fifth election appears promising for the former prime minister, as media outlets predict at least 61 seats for his bloc. Ultimate balance of power could boil down to which parties get left out of Knesset, particularly the Balad Arab faction.
Man wearing Meretz shirt arrested after defiling tefillin
Following publication of the footage, a Meretz spokesman said it had asked the Central Elections Committee to investigate the incident.
Israelis defy expectations by flocking to polling stations, minor disturbances reported
The figures for 4 p.m. showed that 47.5% of eligible voters had cast a ballot, marking a spike of 4.2% compared to 2021. This was the highest turnout since 1999, when Israelis voted under a different system with direct election for prime minister.
Israeli election hopefuls: A look at the main contenders
Who is running, and why? An explainer.
The shawarma election: Israeli voters look beyond politics
While the politicians stoke the "Bibi" or "Just Not Bibi" flames and debate the finer points of criminal offenses such as breach of trust, the Israeli public is trying to get by without having to sell an arm and a leg.
High-stakes drama: As election draws to a close, multiple scenarios could emerge
There is still a chance that nobody will achieve a decisive victory – and Lapid will remain in the Prime Minister's Office as head of a transition government. Here are the scenarios.
11 surprising figures about the 25th Knesset election
We take a look at some interesting statistics s Israel holds its fifth election in under four years.