Eisenkot declares victory as bloc takes lead over Netanyahu's, despite election deadlock...

Initial voting results showed the political bloc led by Eisenkot holding a narrow lead of 53-50 or 52-50 over the Netanyahu bloc, according to Israeli Channels 11, 12, and 13.

Eisenkot declared victory for his bloc even as the election remained deadlocked and Netanyahu held a slight head-to-head advantage.