(Jerusalem, Israel) - Israel’s election remained without a clear path to government in a newer Reuters account, as shifting exit-poll estimates left both main blocs short of a parliamentary majority.

The report, dated October 28, describes Kan 11 and Channel 13 projecting the two blocs level, while Channel 12 gave Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp a narrow edge. None projected the 61 seats needed in the 120-seat Knesset.

Gadi Eisenkot told supporters that voters had rejected Netanyahu’s continued leadership and urged him to retire. His political assessment is not an official election result.

Reuters reported turnout of 77.7 per cent, attributing the figure to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Arab parties outside the main blocs could affect coalition talks, but Eisenkot has largely ruled out governing with them, the report said.

Exit polls remain estimates, not counted or certified results. This replaces earlier 52–50 estimates without declaring a winner or coalition.

Source: Reuters, republished by Internazionale, October 28.

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