Israel Election Deadlock: Netanyahu Falls Short Of Majority, Opposition Eyes Power

Israel's general election has produced no clear winner, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot both falling short of the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-member Knesset. With Arab-led parties potentially holding the balance of power, coalition negotiations could determine who forms Israel's next government. President Isaac Herzog is expected to consult political parties before inviting a candidate to form a government. Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister as the final results and political negotiations unfold.