LIVE, elections in Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu's camp leads after the counting of more than two-thirds of the ballots; the leader of the left calls on the opposition to ally with the Arab parties
In the Israeli elections, with over two-thirds of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leads with 54 seats. The opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is projected to secure 47 seats, while Arab parties are expected to gain 19 seats, marking a historic electoral weight. Eisenkot's coalition faces challenges in forming a government, as some allies oppose collaboration with Arab parties. Calls for an alliance between the opposition and Arab parties have emerged, emphasizing the need for unity against Netanyahu's government. The election results are still provisional and may change as counting continues.