Israel awaits final election results as Netanyahu's bloc holds narrow lead
Source Summary
Israelis awaited final election results on Thursday as counting continued. Early indications showed neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor the opposition bloc had secured a parliamentary majority.
Why it matters
The outcome will determine whether Netanyahu can form a government or whether opposition parties will have the opportunity to do so.
What remains uncertain
Final results have not yet been confirmed; the distribution of remaining seats and coalition-building negotiations remain pending.



