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Opposition figures in Israel have expressed disappointment as actual election results show Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc performing significantly better than predicted by exit polls, raising concerns that Netanyahu could still reach the 61 seats needed to form a government. Democrats chairman Yair Golan is calling on opposition leaders to form a government with the Arab parties, declaring, “We have a majority. We have a responsibility. And we have an opportunity to establish a government of change in partnership with Israel’s Arab citizens.” No agreement has been reached, and vote counting remains underway.