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Netanyahu casts vote in Israel’s most important election in years

Exit polls show Israel 's election ended in an apparent deadlock, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a 61-seat majority.

The election served as the first opportunity for Israeli citizens to vote following the October 7 domestic security failure and subsequent conflicts with Hamas and Iran .

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his complete support for Netanyahu before polls opened, emphasizing that Israel needs Netanyahu to address the conflict with Iran.

Prior to the vote, prediction markets favored centrist challenger Gadi Eisenkot to win the premiership over Netanyahu.

The political stalemate may allow Netanyahu to remain in power in a caretaker capacity while parties attempt to form a governing coalition.

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