Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp has finished ahead of the opposition but remained well short of a majority, final results from Israel's general election showed, setting the stage for tough coalition talks or potentially another vote.

As opposition politicians meet to explore options for a coalition, the PM has accused Arab-led parties of election fraud.

By attacking Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu may be trying to ensure his main rival feels unable to consider forming a minority government with Arab help, analysts say.

Israel's election results are in, revealing a complex path ahead for forming a government.

Given the indecisive result, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would need to find a way to broaden their blocs if they hope to secure a governing coalition.

JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Counting of votes in Israel’s parliamentary election continued on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, both claiming a mandate to lead the country, despite neither appearing to have secured the majority needed to form a government. Israel now faces political uncertainty, with …

The Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.

Netanyahu’s coalition of right-wing and far-right parties won 53 of the Knesset’s 120 seats. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel's election results leave Netanyahu and opposition short of a majority, setting stage for coalition talks and uncertainty.

Israel's final election results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority in parliament.