Israel Election Cliffhanger: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu, Eisenkot Deadlocked as Arab Parties Surge

Israel's parliamentary election concluded in a political cliffhanger on Tuesday night. Initial exit polls indicate a deadlock between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his primary rival, Gadi Eisenkot, with neither candidate securing a governing majority. This outcome coincides with a surge in support for Arab parties. Gadi Eisenkot stated that these results reflect a rejection of Benjamin Netanyahu by voters, citing a decline in confidence following the events of the October 7 attacks in Israel.