Final election results: Netanyahu bloc at 53 seats

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According to 0404 News, at the stage when 88.6% of the votes had been counted, the Netanyahu bloc stood at 53 seats. According to Ynet, at the stage when 66.2% of the votes had been counted, the Netanyahu bloc stood at 54 seats, and according to Maariv, the bloc will drop one more seat as the count continues.

Democrats chairman Yair Golan called for forming a government in partnership with the Arab parties. According to Ice, he said: "Netanyahu has lost, we have a majority and we have responsibility." According to Channel 13 News, Golan said that a vote in Tira is worth the same as a vote in Givat Shmuel.