India, Oct. 29 -- Israel's election has left the country facing another round of uncertain coalition negotiations, with preliminary results showing neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot securing the parliamentary numbers needed to form a government independently.

With nearly 90% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while Eisenkot's alliance was on course for 48. The two Arab-led parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, were projected to secure a combined 19 seats, potentially their strongest representation in parliament.

At least 61 seats are required for a parliamentary majority. The remaining special ballots could still affect ...