Israel is currently undergoing a pivotal political transition as vote counting continues following the legislative elections for the 26th Knesset.
Initial exit polls and partial results indicate a tightly contested race, with the political blocs led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition challenger Gadi Eisenkot running neck-and-neck.
With 120 seats up for grabs in the Israeli parliament, a party or coalition requires a minimum of 61 seats to secure a governing majority.
Current projections show both major blocs falling short of an outright majority, signaling that complex and protracted coalition negotiations lie ahead.
Meanwhile, the election has also witnessed a notable surge in support for Palestinian and Arab-Israeli parties, a dynamic that could significantly reshape the future political landscape of the Knesset.
