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Daniel Estrin

After Israel's election, polls point to a close race that could bring Netanyahu back

Left: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid addresses the media outside a polling station in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Right: Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the press after casting his vote in Jerusalem on Tuesday. (Left: Jack Guez / AFP / Getty Images, Right: Amir Levy / Getty Images)

JERUSALEM — Voting ended Tuesday night after Israelis went to the polls in their fifth election in 3 1/2 years.

Initial exit polls are projecting a slim parliamentary majority for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.

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