Former prime minister and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to become Israel’s next prime minister. In an update to the exit polls, the Arab party Balad was said to be close to crossing the threshold. If that happens, Netanyahu’s bloc will drop to 60 seats, one short of a coalition majority. According to the polls, Netanyahu’s bloc crossed the 61-seat threshold and will be able to form the next coalition. Official results will only be finalized in the coming days.