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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rory Sullivan

Israel election — live: Exit polls suggest deadlock despite Netanyahu gaining most seats

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Israel holds 4th parliamentary election in two years

Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in the Israeli election, signalling continued political deadlock.

The polls on Israel‘s three main TV stations showed current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his religious and nationalist allies, as well as diverse array of opponents, both falling short of a parliamentary majority.

That could set the stage for weeks of paralysis and even an unprecedented fifth consecutive election.

Tuesday marked Israel’s fourth election in two years, after two deadlocked elections and the breakdown of a national unity government formed in May 2020.

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