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No clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest

Financial Times's headline. Reported by Financial Times, Le Monde in English, BBC News, Al Jazeera English, Financial Times World, Euronews.

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What the sources say, in brief

Exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's parliamentary election, according to Le Monde in English, the BBC, the Financial Times and Euronews. The BBC reported that two polls project veteran prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority. Le Monde in English reported that projections suggested neither bloc earned enough seats for a majority, and that both men vow to form a government. Al Jazeera English reported that Arab parties could win 18 seats, with record turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel at around 80 percent in early indications. Le Monde in English said Arab Israeli parties could emerge as kingmakers. The story is developing.

Key points

  • The BBC reported two polls project Netanyahu and Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.
  • Financial Times said neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot is forecast to secure a majority, according to TV surveys.
  • Al Jazeera English reported Arab parties could win 18 seats, citing exit polls.
  • Al Jazeera English said turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel hit around 80 percent, a record.
  • Le Monde in English said Arab Israeli parties could emerge as kingmakers.

What we know

  • Exit polls project that neither Netanyahu's bloc nor his opponents won a parliamentary majority, according to Le Monde in English.
  • The BBC reported that two polls project Netanyahu and Eisenkot are tied.
  • Al Jazeera English reported record turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel, at around 80 percent in early indications.
  • Euronews reported Netanyahu called on supporters to vote, describing the election as a matter of life and death.

Sources differ: Al Jazeera English gives a figure of 18 seats for Arab parties, while the other outlets give no seat count.

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Who is covering it

  1. Financial Times United Kingdom No clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot forecast to secure majority, according to TV surveys 27 Oct · Tier 1
  2. Le Monde in English France Israeli elections: Exit polls show no clear winner as Netanyahu and Eisenkot both vow to form a government Projections suggested on Wednesday morning that neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor his opponents earned enough seats for a parliamentary majority. The strongest gains on Tuesday came from Arab Israeli parties, whose voters turned out in soaring numbers against Netanyahu. They could emerge as kingmakers. 28 Oct · Tier 2
  3. BBC News United Kingdom Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general election Two polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority. 28 Oct · Tier 2
  4. Al Jazeera English Qatar Arab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest Record-breaking voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel hits around 80 percent, early indications show. 28 Oct · Tier 2
  5. Financial Times World United Kingdom No clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot forecast to secure majority, according to TV surveys 27 Oct · Tier 2
  6. Euronews France Exit polls suggest no clear victor in Israeli election Netanyahu has spent much of the day calling on supporters to get out and vote, painting the election as a "matter of life and death." 27 Oct · Tier 3

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