Israelis Await Final Election Results As Netanyahu Remains Far From Defeated

What happened: Israelis are awaiting final election results, with Benjamin Netanyahu remaining far from defeated. Arab-led parties made a historic showing, though it is unclear whether other opponents of Netanyahu's far-right government would form a coalition with them. Why it matters: The outcome of coalition talks will determine whether a majority in the next parliament can be assembled without Netanyahu's bloc. Issues around the Palestinians and their descendants remain highly sensitive in Israel.

Israelis are awaiting final election results, with Benjamin Netanyahu remaining far from defeated. Arab-led parties made a historic showing, though it is unclear whether other opponents of Netanyahu's far-right government would form a coalition with them.

The outcome of coalition talks will determine whether a majority in the next parliament can be assembled without Netanyahu's bloc. Issues around the Palestinians and their descendants remain highly sensitive in Israel.