Israel ’s election has ended in a deadlock as no party is on track for majority of the Knesset , exit polls have suggested.

The stalemate comes after three years of war waged in Gaza , Lebanon and Iran , which have plunged the Middle East into turmoil.

The election is widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu , who is seeking another term after a combined 19 years in power .

But now, the jostling for power between parties to achieve a governing coalition, and name the next prime minister, could take weeks or even months.

How does the Israel election work?

There are 38 different parties contesting the election, but most will not get enough votes to secure one of the 120 seats in the Knesset.

Israeli elections are based on nationwide proportional representation.…