Israeli election turnout hits 77.7%, highest in decades, as tie opens four coalition paths
Israelis voted in legislative elections on Tuesday, with turnout reaching 77.7 percent, the highest in decades. Sky News Arabia reported that the results ended in what it described as a tie, leaving four possible scenarios for forming the next government.
Why it matters
The makeup of Israel's government shapes its policy on the Palestinian issue and its regional relations. The region will therefore watch the coalition talks closely.
Background
The Knesset is Israel's parliament, and its members are elected through proportional representation. It is rare for a single party to win an outright majority that lets it govern alone. Forming a government therefore usually requires negotiations to build a coalition of several parties.
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