WorldThe GuardianIsrael election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seats
Israel's election has produced no clear winner, with exit polls showing the opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Netanyahu's coalition but neither side able to form a majority.
Early indications suggest it will be some time before the shape of new government and who will lead it is clear
Exit polls from Israel's election suggest the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has edged out Netanyahu's right-wing coalition by a slim margin.
Israeli Arab parties are projected to win up to 18 Knesset seats, likely making them the kingmakers in what could be weeks of coalition negotiations.
Netanyahu may remain as caretaker prime minister while talks drag on, but opposition figures are already declaring the result a crushing defeat for him.
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