Exit polls predicted six to seven seats for the party, and at headquarters, they couldn't hide their disappointment for long. 'The people of Israel are stupid,' Ben-Gvir's aide said, but quickly corrected himself: 'I'm sure we'll win in the end'

Golan said the opposition has a majority and a responsibility to replace Netanyahu's coalition, rejecting what he called the prime minister's racist distinction between Jewish and Arab votes. With 66 percent of ballots counted, the UAL had six seats