No clear winner in Israeli elections after exit polls

The Israeli parliamentary elections show no clear winner, with Netanyahu's Likud party projected to secure 24 seats, a loss of 8. The anti-Netanyahu bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appears to have gained seats, potentially totaling 52 or 53 against 50 for the pro-Netanyahu bloc. The Knesset requires 61 seats for a majority, and no single party has ever achieved this. The elections are viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership, especially following the recent Hamas attack. Voter turnout was notably high, exceeding 74% by 8 PM, with many overseas voters returning to cast their ballots.