Israel held a general election on October 27, but no clear winner emerged, requiring the formation of a coalition government for the next administration. Exit polls and preliminary vote counts indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 50 seats. Neither has reached the 61-seat majority required to form a government in the 120-seat parliament. Arab parties may hold the balance of power, but face political obstacles in forming a coalition with the main blocs. Official results will be announced on November 4.