Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis are closely awaiting final election results after their voting delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government. Exit polls suggest no clear winner, leading to potential weeks of negotiations. Netanyahu’s opponents appear to have a majority but may struggle to form a coalition. Netanyahu remains defiant, dismissing partnerships with Arab parties. His main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, is open to such alliances. Still, the polls indicate Netanyahu’s Likud party has lost seats but remains the largest. Arab-led parties could play a crucial role in coalition-building. Final results were expected sometime on Wednesday, with potential for another election if no government is formed.