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Linda Gradstein: CBS Middle East Correspondent on the election in Israel
Israeli voter turnout's reached a record high in the election that could determine Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.
CNN exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot's on 52 seats to Netanyahu's 50.
Security is the leading issue among voters, with many blaming Netanyahu for the October 7th attack.
CBS Middle East correspondent Linda Gradstein told Ryan Bridge both camps will likely need a coalition to form a government.
She says the Arab Citizens of Israel, who are at about 20%, could put Eisenkot over the top, but some of his partners are expected to refuse to work with Arab members.
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