Israeli election: 'Wishful thinking' for pro- and anti-Netanyahu parties?

Daily Mirror, Ada Derana and Newsfirst report that partial results from Israel’s parliamentary election put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc ahead of former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Lankadeepa says counting was nearing its final stage and that unofficial results showed Netanyahu’s alliance in front.

Ada Derana reports Netanyahu’s bloc has won 53 seats, while Daily Mirror and Newsfirst say it remains short of a parliamentary majority. Newswire likewise describes the election as producing no clear winner.

Hiru News reports Netanyahu is set to remain caretaker prime minister following the inconclusive result. The reports give no final outcome or account of a government being formed.

Ada Derana reports that Netanyahu’s rivals are weighing whether to join forces with Arab parties. The reports indicate that final results and coalition discussions are central to what happens next.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.