Israel election preliminary results: blocs tied, Arab parties win record 17 seats

After polling stations closed in Israel, Channel 13 exit poll shows a tied result: Eisenkot's bloc has 53 seats, Netanyahu's camp — 50, neither holds the 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab parties achieved a record 17 seats and may tip the balance in coalition negotiations. Approximately 7.3 million eligible voters participated.