
After 77 percent of the votes were counted, there was no clear winner; Formation of a government remains open.
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After the parliamentary elections in Israel, the formation of a government is unclear due to the lack of majorities for the blocs.
Tel Aviv. After the parliamentary election in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing religious bloc has consolidated its lead after around 77 percent of the votes were counted. However, the camp does not reach a clear majority. According to Israeli media reports, there are currently 54 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, while the opposing camp of ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot has 49 seats. 61 seats would be needed for a majority.
Netanyahu's Likud party was reportedly the strongest force with 27 seats in parliament. Behind them is the center party Jaschar von Eisenkot, which has 22 seats. As things currently stand, the Arab parties have a total of 17 seats. Eisenkot would have to rely on the support of Arab parties to form a government, which several opposition parties have so far rejected. Netanyahu, meanwhile, called for the formation of a strong right-wing government without the participation of Arab parties.
The formation of a government and who will appoint the future Prime Minister is still uncertain.

The whereabouts of Brazilian politician Flávio Bolsonaro remain uncertain. After a travel ban by the Supreme Court, there are conflicting reports about his journey via Argentina and Ecuador towards the USA.

There was a serious collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo province. Initial reports speak of over 50 dead and almost 180 injured. The accident comes just nine months after a similar disaster near Adamuz.
Despite a court ban on leaving the country, Brazilian politician Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country. While US media reported his arrival in the US, flight data suggests a route via Argentina and Ecuador.

At least 30 people died and 80 others were injured in a collision between two high-speed trains near Urda in the Spanish province of Toledo. A Renfe train hit a stationary Iryo train.

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