Netanyahu's bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority in partial count

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Netanyahu's bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority in partial count

Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are ahead in Israel's election but remain below a parliamentary majority, according to partial results reported by BBC News.

The bloc is projected to secure 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset with 85% of ballots counted. The tally is not yet final.

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