Ever the political survivor, Benjamin Netanyahu retains a chance at a fresh term even after the failures of October 7

The possibility of a more centrist Israeli government following this week’s elections has done little to temper the attitudes of candidates running to represent one of the most Jewish parts of the country.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis faced political uncertainty Wednesday after no clear winner appeared to have emerged from a high-turnout election. The path to forming a government is fraught for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent, and another round of elections cannot be ruled out.

Israel’s election deadlock has dashed hopes in Washington for a quick reset of the U.S.-Israel relationship — an alliance that has frayed across party lines during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long tenure.

Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.

The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.

Follow live as Israelis vote in Netanyahu’s first general election since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and the launch of his controversial war in Gaza.