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The vote drew a near-record turnout of 77.7 per cent, as Israelis passed wartime judgment on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the Hamas-led attacks of Oct 7, 2023

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Neither Netanyahu nor rival alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot has a clear path to power

Israel's election has ended in an apparent deadlock with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot, on track for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.

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Parliament must meet within six weeks of the election, even without a deal.

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The late entry drafts on the Middle East nation’s mediation efforts as no other candidate has emerged as the favorite.

Several polls put candidate Bradford slightly ahead of Chow, while others still place her ahead of Bradford, indicating there is no clear favourite, according to research firms.

Nurse Harrow voters did, however, prove themselves to be of the most skilled players.