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Initial exit polls from Israel's parliamentary elections indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads but lacks a majority to form a government. Voter turnout reached a record high of 74.3%. Likud is projected to secure 24 seats, while the opposition bloc may gain 52 seats. The elections follow significant tensions after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. If no coalition is formed, new elections may be necessary. Netanyahu's main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, aims to build a majority with center and left parties. The Arab parties could play a crucial role in negotiations for government formation.