On November 1, Israel in the Middle East held an unusual general election, the fifth in three and a half years.
Local media report that the right-wing and far-right parties led by former Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is aiming to regain power, may win a majority of seats.
In Israel, the fifth general election in three and a half years since 2019 was held on the 1st, and the vote counting is proceeding from 5:00 am on the 2nd of Japan time.
According to several local media's own exit polls, the right-wing Likud party led by former Prime Minister Netanyahu is on track to become the number one party, overtaking the centrist ruling party led by Prime Minister Lapid. .
The final number of seats is due to be finalized this week, but multiple media outlets have reported that right-wing forces, including the Likud and far-right parties calling for the deportation of Palestinians, will secure a majority of 61 or 62 seats. I'm told it's expected.
In the election campaign, the focus was on the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Netanyahu, who lost power in the previous election, and the rise of far-right political parties. It is considered likely that
If the far-right party joins the coalition government, it is said to be the most right-wing government ever, and there are concerns that conflicts such as the Palestinian issue will deepen and lead to tensions in the Middle East.