India, Oct. 28 -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked political parties to work towards forming a government and avoid another election after an inconclusive vote left rival blocs short of a parliamentary majority on Wednesday. Track live updates

"We need to do everything, certainly after yesterday, so as not to hold another election. So I expect everyone who comes here to come here with an open mind," Herzog said during a gathering at his residence, Al Jazeera reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has secured 53 seats, while the opposition alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has won 48. Arab-led parties hold 19 seats, according to the latest figures reported by Israel's Ynet news. Neither of th...