'We will act to form a broad unity government that will express the will of the people.' Nigeria
Various Israeli media reported that Netanyahu's right-wing Likud and Gantz's Blue and White had 32 seats each of parliament's 120 with more than 90 percent of the vote counted.
If the results hold, it will be a major setback for Netanyahu, who hoped to form a right-wing coalition similar to his current one as he faces the possibility of corruption charges in the weeks ahead. In his speech to supporters in Tel Aviv early Wednesday, Gantz called for a"broad unity government" but cautioned that he was waiting for final results.
That could put the Arab parties in a position to block Netanyahu from continuing as prime minister if they decide to break with precedent and endorse Gantz for the job."The main difference in this vote is the turnout among Arab citizens," Joint List leader Ayman Odeh told journalists outside his home in the northern city of Haifa on Wednesday.
The election was the second in five months for Israel, and President Reuven Rivlin, who must choose someone to form the next government, said there was a"need to avoid a third".
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