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Israel Election Result Live Updates: Israel's parliamentary election has ended in a political deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing the numbers needed to form a government, leaving the country's next leadership uncertain. The final vote count in the October 27 election gave Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, against 48 for the opposition and 19 for Arab parties. With 61 seats required for a majority, no political bloc has emerged with a clear path to forming the next government. Although Netanyahu's Likud emerged as the largest party with 27 seats, the result does not guarantee his return to power. The opposition, led by his main political rival Gadi Eisenkot, also remains short of a majority, making coalition negotiations crucial to breaking the deadlock. The results have also brought Arab parties into focus as potential kingmakers. Left-wing activists on Thursday staged a protest outside Eisenkot's residence, urging him to consider forming a government with the support of Arab parties. The political standoff has been accompanied by escalating rhetoric from Netanyahu against Arab parties. On Thursday, the Prime Minister alleged, without providing evidence, that voter fraud had contributed to their gains in the election. Arab leaders rejected the allegation and accused him of incitement. Israeli authorities said they were investigating the fraud allegations but maintained that the election's integrity had not been systematically compromised. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.
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Israel's parliamentary election has ended in a political deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition securing the numbers needed to form a government. (Reuters photo)
