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Message from President Issac Herzog: “One thing must be understood, and I said this even before the elections: We must do everything possible, especially after yesterday, to avoid another round of elections. Therefore, I expect everyone who comes here to do so with an open mind.” Via @AmitSegal

Anything can happen

Wow, thanks so much everyone for 600 followers. You guys are amazing. Thanks to @koshercockney @Osint613 and more for the inspiration and help!

🔴 Nearly 60% of votes counted: Netanyahu bloc - 56 seats, Eisenkot bloc - 49 seats, Arab parties - 16 seats; still no clear majority

From trump truth social : “When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN for Netanyahu. It all took place AFTER the Endorsement by President Trump, who only wants what is good for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States of America!” Irving C. Schwartz

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🚨 NETANYAHU IS 4 SEATS FROM POWER 🇮🇱 41% of votes counted: Netanyahu bloc: 57
Eisenkot bloc: 47
Arab parties: 16 61 wins. Nobody has it. The kingmakers? The Arab parties, and the men who swore they'd never work with them. Watch it live elections.intelglobal.co.uk

BREAKING: Netanyahu moves ahead of Eisenkot in the likelihood of staying Prime Minister of Israel. A 54% chance is now projected.

BREAKING: Netanyahu’s bloc leads with 59 seats versus 46 for Eisenkot’s bloc, as 28% of votes are tallied.

I’m making a Israeli website right now to count the vote. Follow to see it soon

With 952,050 votes tallied from 7 million, Netanyahu’s bloc holds the lead with more than 50 percent, while his Likud party surpasses all others at 24 percent. These figures are partial, and counting continues.

🇮🇱 Knesset Election Results (0.25% counted) 🔵 Likud: 26.5% 🔴 Yashar: 19.32% 🔵 RZP-Zehut: 11.25% 🔴 Democrats: 8.44% 🔴 Together: 8.2% 🔵 Otzma: 8.15% 🔴 Yisrael Beiteinu: 5.05% 🔵 Shas: 4.34% 🟣 Reservists-Economic: 3.16% 🔵 Winter: 2.68% 🔵 UTJ: 1.79%

I will be again today, covering the election (I’m in Asia for a holiday)

NOW: Channel 14 has adjusted its Israeli election exit poll, projecting 61 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc—sufficient to secure a Knesset majority. Via @Osint613

Israel Election Exit Polls 🇮🇱 Israel’s first exit polls are in, and none of the five major broadcasters project a 61-seat majority for Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s bloc: Kan 11: 50 seats Channel 12: 50 seats Channel 13: 50 seats Channel 14: 60 seats i24NEWS: 55 seats Channel 14 puts Netanyahu one seat short of a majority, while the other four show him further behind. The battle to form Israel’s next government remains unsettled.

As of 2pm, ~44.9% of registered voters voted. Highest turnout at this time since 1969 elections.