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Netanyahu's fateful day
Israel election extremely close
In short
Israel held its first general election on the 27th since the Gaza war.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's camp and former Chief of Staff Eisenkot's camp fought an extremely tight race.
Both sides are expected to fall short of a majority, making coalition formation time-consuming.
Key facts
| When | Voting began at 7 a.m. on the 27th (local time), with official results to be announced on November 4th. |
|---|---|
| Who | Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot led the two opposing camps. |
| What | Ruling party projected at 50-51 seats, opposition at 52-56 seats... both sides expected to fall short of majority's 61 seats. |
| How | Voter turnout at 4 p.m. reached 55.7%, the highest since 1973; coalition formation could take dozens of days. |
What it means for me
Changes in Middle East affairs could affect international oil prices and security situations, warranting close attention.
