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Here are four scenariosWith more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. 16 hrs ago1 day agoIsrael's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisionsThe election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.1 day ago1 day agoIsrael's election result is messy - here's whyDespite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.1 day ago2 days agoWatch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner. 2 days ago2 days agoIsraeli exit polls suggest no clear winner in pivotal general electionTwo polls project that veteran PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are tied, with neither winning a majority.2 days ago2 days agoTurnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal electionThe elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.2 days ago3 days agoWhat does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast. 3 days ago...
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