Israel election: Majority remains elusive after final count

With all the votes counted, the pro-Netanyahu bloc finished ahead of Gadi Eisenkot's anti-Netanyahu bloc. But as neither grouping won a majority, tough coalition talks are ahead. Follow DW.

• Israel's election turnout was the highest in decades 
• The final vote count showed Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc finished with 53 seats
• The anti-Netanyahu bloc, led by Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, claimed 48 seats
• At least 61 seats are needed to form a secure majority
• As neither party won an outright majority, difficult coalition talks are expected in the weeks ahead

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