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

As exit polls cast doubt on his path to another term, Netanyahu claimed the right-wing bloc had a decisive majority and warned against letting foreign considerations distract Israel from confronting Iran

With neither bloc securing a majority without Arab support, Israel faces three possible paths, one increasingly unlikely. As counting continues, Netanyahu may yet find a way to stay in power

Tuesday's election results should bring an end to Netanyahu's political career. It's time for a sane government to lead Israel on a new path

Gadi Eisenkot must now persuade his partners to accept his leadership, build a framework for cooperation with the Arab parties and form a government. Netanyahu knows that many Israelis who flew in to vote won't do it again

The officer was lightly wounded in the attack, which authorities said involved a suspect known to security services for supporting the Islamic State militant group

Exit polls showed the Joint List and United Arab List winning as many as 16 seats, almost double the 10 seats the two parties had in the outgoing Knesset