A supporter of former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, reacts to the exit poll at his party headquarters, on the evening of Israel's national election, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem
Inconclusive Israeli election leaves future leadership uncertain

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, appeared short of outright victory on election night. Final results expected over the next 48 hours, but it could take days or even weeks for coalition building to take place. CNN's Jeremy Diamond explains.

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A supporter of former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, reacts to the exit poll at his party headquarters, on the evening of Israel's national election, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem
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