With both blocs short of a 61-seat majority, their leaders and respective allies must decide which divisive issues are worth prioritizing, and which promises are worth reneging on

In the market stalls of the old bazaar, locals call for Zionist and Arab parties to work together to bring change - but resistance to the idea by opposition leaders may render their vision a nonstarter

The president must decide who'll get first chance to form a new government. In the meantime, the outgoing administration is in charge, but could be partially stymied if the opposition unites

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

With neither bloc assured of a majority, here's how Israel's electoral system works, what could decide the election, and how Netanyahu could remain in power -- even if he loses

Yashar party urges Central Elections Committee, AG to nix it over worries that pols were preparing to challenge vote results; CEC okays, but says elections must be off agenda