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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.

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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