Israeli election exit polls show race headed toward stalemate, negotiations on forming government

TL;DR

Exit polls project a majority of Israelis voted against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, but his Likud party remains the largest.
Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset, suggesting coalition-building challenges.
Israeli Arab parties achieved historic success, gaining more seats than in any prior election, with significant turnout from the minority community.
Both Netanyahu and his opposition have pledged not to form a government reliant on Arab parties, citing national security concerns.
This election is the first since the October 7th Hamas attacks and Israel's subsequent multifront war, with high voter turnout reflecting the perceived existential nature of the vote.
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is a leading figure in the 'change bloc' opposing Netanyahu.
Potential paths forward include parties switching sides, forming a minority government, or holding new elections if a coalition cannot be formed.

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