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Netanyahu bloc leads partial Israel election results but lacks majority

Partial election results in Israel put Netanyahu's bloc ahead but below a parliamentary majority. Based on a count of 85% of ballots, his Likud party and its allies are projected to secure 53 of the 120 seats in the Knesset.

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Netanyahu bloc leads partial Israel election results but lacks majority
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What to know

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    With 85% of ballots counted, partial results place Netanyahu's bloc in the lead.

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    Likud and its allies are projected to win 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, short of a majority.

Why it matters

The key distinction in these partial results is that leading the election does not mean securing a parliamentary majority.

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