Opposition leaders have hailed this election as a decisive result against Netanyahu's government.

Gadi Eisenkot took to the stage to address his voters, saying the people voted for a hardworking government that they can trust.

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He pushed back against a second election, saying that they owe it to those who turned up to vote to ensure that their choice is respected.

He thanked the millions of Israelis who came out to vote, promising a "Zionist, draft" government.

Eisenkot promised to represent all Israelis, even those who hadn't voted for him.

Naftali Bennett similarly praised his voters and said that "the alliance of those who served defeated those who dodged."

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"Netanyahu lost!" Bennett declared to a crowd of supporters.

Bennett promised that the opposition was coordinating as a bloc to establish a "Zionist, draft" government that will serve all the people of Israel.

'Netanyahu lost!': Israeli opposition leaders hail exit poll results

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