Exit polls in Israel's parliamentary election show no bloc secured a majority. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party and three other Jewish opposition groups are forecast to win 52–53 seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition is predicted to get 50. The two Arab parties are expected to take 17–18 seats, a record high.
The vote, the first since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, is seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli history. If results hold, they would signal a sharp rejection of Netanyahu. Official results depend on smaller parties clearing the 3.25% threshold.
Elsewhere, the US plans to grant Flávio Bolsonaro a visa after his election loss in Brazil. The US and Russia are discussing American oil companies’ return to Russia as part of Ukraine peace talks. Law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges is exploring restructuring options amid a deepening crisis.
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