Lapid says anti-Netanyahu bloc won Israeli vote as coalition talks begin

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid declared that the bloc opposing Benjamin Netanyahu has won the election, despite the outcome being short of a governing majority. According to the report, the anti-Netanyahu bloc took 67 seats in the Knesset, while Netanyahu's coalition secured 53 seats and has no clear route to forming a government. Lapid urged patience as discussions continue amid the current uncertainty. He told the public that negotiations are underway, though their progress may not be visible right away.