Failure by Netanyahu's coalition to secure majority offers PA some respite, but improbability of alternative governing options could keep ministers seeking Ramallah's collapse in power indefinitely

Opposition parties accuse PM of trying to undermine results, after record Arab turnout that experts say was organic and 'reflected a genuine, highly visible effort to remove Netanyahu'

Reports say arrests of Ra'am activists for alleged voter bribery followed complaint that PM's chief of staff relayed directly to police chief; TV network claims cops searched the trio's homes without warrants

By claiming the election was 'stolen,' Netanyahu could be setting himself up for success in a repeat vote. But he might also recognize his days of majority government are ending

Israelis voted for the first time since Oct. 7, but there is no clear winner. The US president could hold the key to the unity government needed to finish the job in Iran

Opposition leader says Netanyahu has no path to majority; Yair Golan again urges cooperation with Arab parties, while PM assures allies that right-wing bloc will stay together

Official turnout was 77.9%, with 5,716,665 total votes cast; Central Elections Committee reiterates that investigation into alleged voter fraud 'will not affect final results'