Israel Election: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Trailing Eisenkot
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, Le Monde in English, The Times of India, The Jerusalem Post.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg, three exit polls show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing challenger Gadi Eisenkot, with voter turnout at record levels and the race still too close to call. The Jerusalem Post reports that Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win some 50 seats against the opposition's 52, with Arab parties predicted to take 17 to 18 seats. Le Monde in English says the two blocs are neck and neck, with neither holding a parliamentary majority. The Times of India reports no clear winner, with Netanyahu and rivals falling short of a majority. The sources agree that no bloc has a majority, but they differ on who is ahead and on the seat projections. The results are preliminary and the outcome remains unconfirmed.
Key points
- Bloomberg reports three exit polls show Netanyahu trailing challenger Gadi Eisenkot.
- Bloomberg says voters have turned out in record numbers and the race is too close to call.
- The Jerusalem Post projects Netanyahu's bloc at some 50 seats against the opposition's 52.
- The Jerusalem Post says Arab parties are predicted to reach a combined 17-18 seats.
- Le Monde in English reports neither bloc holds a parliamentary majority.
What we know
- Three exit polls show Netanyahu trailing Eisenkot, according to Bloomberg.
- Voter turnout has been at record numbers, according to Bloomberg.
- Neither bloc holds a parliamentary majority, according to the Times of India, the Jerusalem Post and Le Monde in English.
- Arab parties are predicted to take a combined 17-18 seats, according to the Jerusalem Post.
What we don't know
- Bloomberg says the race is still too close to call.
- The Jerusalem Post says the seat totals could complicate both blocs' efforts to form a coalition.
Sources differ: Bloomberg says Netanyahu is trailing Eisenkot, while Le Monde in English describes the two blocs as neck and neck. The Jerusalem Post gives seat projections of about 50 for Netanyahu's bloc and 52 for the opposition, which the other outlets do not report.
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Israel Election: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Trailing Eisenkot. According to Bloomberg, three exit polls show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing challenger Gadi Eisenkot, with voter turnout at record levels and the race still too close to call. The Jerusalem Post reports that Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win some 50 seats against the opposition's 52, with Arab parties predicted to take 17 to 18 seats. Le Monde in English says the two blocs are neck and neck, with neither holding a parliamentary majority. The Times of India reports no clear winner, with Netanyahu and rivals falling short of a majority. The sources agree that no bloc has a majority, but they differ on who is ahead and on the seat projections. The results are preliminary and the outcome remains unconfirmed. Covered by 4 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Israel Election: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Trailing Eisenkot. Le Monde in English: Israeli elections: Netanyahu and opposition both fall short of a majority. The Times of India: Israel election exit polls show no clear winner as Netanyahu and rivals fall short of majority. The Jerusalem Post: Israel election exit polls: Netanyahu, Eisenkot deadlocked as both blocs fall short of majority.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Israel Election: Exit Polls Show Netanyahu Trailing Eisenkot Three exit polls show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing challenger Gadi Eisenkot. Voters have turned out in record numbers. The race is still too close to call. Bloomberg's Dan Williams has the latest from Jerusalem. (Source: Bloomberg) 27 Oct · Tier 1
- Le Monde in English France Israeli elections: Netanyahu and opposition both fall short of a majority Exit polls show the two blocs are neck and neck, with neither side holding a parliamentary majority. 28 Oct · Tier 2
- The Times of India India Israel election exit polls show no clear winner as Netanyahu and rivals fall short of majority 27 Oct · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Israel election exit polls: Netanyahu, Eisenkot deadlocked as both blocs fall short of majority Netanyahu's bloc projected to win some 50 seats, compared to the opposition's 52 • Arab parties predicted to reach combined seat total of 17-18, complicating both blocs' efforts to form a coalition 27 Oct · Tier 3
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