Narrow lead for Netanyahu's bloc with a large half of Israeli votes counted

As of 7:00 AM, 57.3% of the votes were counted in Israel's elections, indicating a tight race with potential for Arab parties to play a crucial role. Netanyahu called for a strong right-wing government, while Eisenkot's party is open to support from Palestinian parties. The final results are expected by Friday, with an official announcement on November 6. The president will then appoint a party leader to negotiate a coalition, with a possibility of a new government by the end of the year. If no government is formed within 42 days, the president can assign another member to attempt coalition formation, potentially leading to new elections if unsuccessful.