Netanyahu's party says it presented 'hundreds of testimonies' and other evidence; election panel says it's reviewing the fraud allegations, which a senior official earlier dismissed
Despite anti-Netanyahu majority, opposition leaders' refusal to rely on Arab parties could force fresh elections or unity government, either of which would keep premier in power
Parties across the political spectrum celebrate, even though neither bloc has majority to form coalition without violating campaign promises; most urge patience until final votes counted
Voters say high turnout in Arab towns spurred by Ben Gvir's antagonistic behavior, failure to tackle violent crime; Ra'am chief Abbas says he is speaking to members of both blocs
The aftermath of October 7, 2023, and subsequent political discord drives changing voting patterns in southern Israel, from communities attacked during massacre to Bedouin hamlets
74.3% of eligible voters cast ballots by 8 p.m., highest since 1988 at that hour; pointing to Arabs and the left, Netanyahu says 'they're trying to steal election,' while Eisenkot accuses him of trying to 'lay groundwork' to contest results