Israeli Election Results Show No Clear Majority, Netanyahu and Eisenkot Both Claim Mandate

Exit polls from Israel's national election indicate a close contest, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot's bloc securing a decisive majority. Both leaders have asserted their right to form the next government, suggesting potential political instability. This election is significant as it is the first since the October 7, 2023 attacks.