Channel 12: 52 seats for Netanyahu bloc, 19 for Arab parties

An updated Israeli Channel 12 poll gave Netanyahu's bloc 52 seats against 49 for the opposition, while the Arab parties won 19 seats.

The updated poll differs from earlier estimates released after polls closed, reflecting how close the two camps are and how hard it is to predict the final result before counting ends.

The figures highlight the size of Arab party representation, which could make these parties a factor in any coalition arithmetic, whether by joining a government or supporting it from outside.

Television polls remain preliminary estimates; the Central Elections Committee issues official results once all ballots are counted, including those of soldiers and diplomats.