Exit polls show Israeli rejection of current Netanyahu coalition, but uncertainty on its replacement

Times of Israel27 October 2026, 23:55 UTCIsrael

Bloc of parties opposed to PM projected to win overwhelming majority, but still don't have path to replace Netanyahu unless its leaders violate campaign pledges not to partner with Arab parties, which are set to win unprecedented gains

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