Netanyahu's Likud Alleges Vote Fraud in Israel Election

Israel's Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has alleged vote fraud in the country's election. The party claims that Arab parties have engaged in widespread fraud, bribery, intimidation, and ballot manipulation.

The allegations come as Arab parties are poised to win a historic 19 seats, breaking their previous record of 15. This could potentially catapult them into a kingmaker position.

The Netanyahu-led bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while the bloc led by Yashar party chair Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 48 seats. However, both blocs are short of the 61-seat majority required in the 120-member Knesset.

Eisenkot has maintained silence on whether he would ally with Arab parties to form the next government. The official vote count has reached 91%, excluding double-envelope ballots, which could still influence the final results.