Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote

Exit polls indicate uncertainty in Israel’s election results, with Netanyahu neither defeated nor secured as forming a new coalition appears challenging. Both Netanyahu and opponent Eisenkot claim victory amidst ongoing public dissatisfaction.

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4 claims still need verification.