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"We have brought down this fascist government of genocide!" Former Knesset member Osama Saadi celebrated the projected Israeli election results, declaring that Palestinian Arab voters have helped bring down Benjamin Netanyahu’s regime. He dedicated what he described as a historic victory to Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, as well as Palestinians around the world. His remarks followed exit polls indicating that although Netanyahu's Likud is projected to remain the largest individual party in the Knesset, his right-wing coalition is projected to fall behind the combined opposition bloc. The opposition could therefore have the first opportunity to form a government, although that is not automatic. The Arab parties could also hold the balance of power in Israel. With neither Netanyahu nor the main opposition securing a majority, their projected 17–18 seats could prove decisive in forming the next government. However, several Jewish opposition parties have ruled out working with them, raising the prospect of political deadlock or another election.