Israeli exit polls show election deadlock

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : The headquarters of the Joint List, an alliance of several Arab parties, burst into whistles and applause as results were announced as polls closed in what was a historic night for participation for Palestinian citizens of Israel participation in the elections Netanyahu, 77, has served as Prime Minister for nearly 19 of the past 30 years and has repeatedly survived political crises.
38% : Final results could take days, and Israel's fragmented political system leaves smaller parties potential kingmakers.
37% : Long lines had formed outside polling stations as voters turned out in record numbers, grappling with the trauma of Israel's deadliest day and the wars that followed.
36% : Netanyahu's nationalist brand of politics is deeply entrenched, and Israel's fragmented system makes it difficult for an array of opponents to force out his coalition of right-wing, far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties.
34% : Israel's election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot showing a clear path to power, exit polls showed.
33% : The policies of Netanyahu's right-wing coalition have been divisive at home and deepened Israel's international isolation, but he has portrayed himself as the leader with the mettle to face down Israel's foes.

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