Exit poll: Netanyahu's party receives the most votes, the opposing bloc leads, but neither has a majority

According to exit polls, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is projected to receive the most votes in the Israeli elections, while the opposing coalition leads slightly. However, neither bloc is expected to achieve a majority. Voter turnout was notably high, influenced by various demographics, including returning citizens and an active Arab minority. This election is significant as it follows the October 7 Hamas attack and the subsequent Gaza war. The outcome may determine the future of Netanyahu's long-standing political era, as he has served as prime minister for 19 of the last 30 years. Both blocs have excluded Arab parties from potential cooperation, making the relative size of the blocs crucial in the proportional representation system.