No Clear Winner in Israeli Election, Exit Polls Indicate, as Netanyahu Hopes to Remain Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot are competing to form Israel's next governing coalition.
TL;DR
- Vote tallying for Israel's national election started on October 27.
- Exit polls from Israeli media outlets do not show a clear winner.
- The final vote count is expected by October 30 and will be published on November 4.
- A party needs at least 3.25 percent of the vote to secure seats in the Knesset.
- If no party wins a 61-seat majority, the Israeli President will choose a leader to form a governing coalition.
- The chosen leader will have 42 days to assemble a multi-party government.