Further updates unlikely before Thursday as Central Election Committee turns attention to double envelope ballots and ordinary ballots requiring extra oversight

Joint List chairman says he's ready to 'pave the way' for Netanyahu's ouster; with 85.6% of votes counted, PM's bloc on track to win 53 seats, Eisenkot's 48, and Arab parties 19

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