How could Israel break political deadlock? Here are four scenarios
· World · BBC News, NDTV
With 85% of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are locked in a tight race, neither projected to secure a majority. Exit polls initially favouring Eisenkot's bloc were later revised, overtaking him and handing Netanyahu a narrow lead. Arab parties defied expectations, potentially winning a record 19 seats that could determine the next government's composition. The deadlock increases the likelihood of fresh elections unless a coalition breakthrough occurs.
Why it matters
The outcome directly impacts Israel's stability, as Netanyahu's current coalition relies on far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies, while Eisenkot has ruled out working with Arab parties, making a majority government nearly impossible without new votes.
Read the original report — BBC News
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