With the final count unlikely to shift results significantly, experts say Gadi Eisenkot's hopes of unseating Benjamin Netanyahu rest on his willingness to work with Palestinian parties. The Israeli elections committee has begun counting absentee ballots, which are not expected to significantly change the results.
Israel election results: Netanyahu's bloc projected to receive 53 seats
UKPulse News DeskWith 91% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to receive 53 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot's grouping is on track for 48 seats. The final tally of absentee ballots is not expected to significantly shift the results.
- Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to receive 53 seats
- Gadi Eisenkot's grouping is on track for 48 seats
- The Palestinian parties are projected to win a record 19 seats
Why this matters: The outcome of the election could lead to weeks of uncertainty in Israel as both sides try to gather enough support to form a government.
What this means for you: The outcome of the election could impact your travel plans if you have upcoming trips to Israel.