BBC News
Majority looks out of reach for Netanyahu and Eisenkot
Netanyahu and Eisenkot both face obstacles to taking power, with neither expected to win a majority. The two main blocs appear short of the seats needed to form the next government independently, meaning they would need to rely on Arab parties to put a government together.

What to know
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Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot is expected to secure a majority.
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Both main blocs appear to need Arab parties to form the next government.
Why it matters
Arab parties’ role is relevant because neither main bloc appears able to form the next government on its own.
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