Which way will Israel break? Netanyahu still in it after election night surprises
Israel continues counting ballots after an election featuring the highest turnout in decades, with Benjamin Netanyahu facing his worst result since 1999 yet still having a path to remain prime minister.
The surprises in Israel's election extend beyond election night as ballot counting continues in a vote marked by significant milestones. The election featured the highest voter turnout in decades and historic gains by Arab political parties, while Netanyahu's Likud party performed poorly by his standards.
Despite Netanyahu's worst electoral result since 1999, Israel's longest-serving prime minister still maintains a potential path to retaining power. Political analysts are examining various scenarios that could allow Netanyahu to form a government, raising questions about whether the challenges stem from the leader himself or his policies.
Political calculus
As the final results remain pending, political observers are carefully analyzing potential coalition formations and the arithmetic required for Netanyahu to continue leading the country.
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