Exit poll: the opposition bloc leads in the Israeli election, but Netanyahu's party could be the largest.

Voting in Israel concluded at 10 PM local time, with exit polls indicating Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has the most representatives but lacks a majority. The main Israeli TV channels report that Eisenkot's faction narrowly surpasses the ruling coalition but falls short of a majority. Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is expected to be the largest independent party in parliament. Official results will start being released at 11 PM local time, but final results may only be available on Thursday due to around 600,000 mail-in ballots. Voter turnout is notably high, exceeding 74.3% by 8 PM, compared to 66.3% in 2022. Coalition-building possibilities will determine the final outcome, presenting a challenging scenario.