Israel election: Netanyahu bloc leads but no majority

Hello and welcome to our continuing coverage of the Israeli elections and news from across the region.

More than 85% of the votes have been counted in Israel, with polls suggesting no outright winner and Netanyahu's coalition only slightly ahead of the opposition alliance.

Arab parties are set to win roughly 18-19 seats in a record projected performance, meaning they will likely become a key element to the future government formation. Despite this, neither main bloc has agreed to invite them to form a government.

Voter turnout in Tuesday's general election stood at 77.7%, with reports also suggesting voter turnout among Palestinian communities inside Israel reaching about 80%.

Meanwhile, Israel's military raid and siege of Hebron continues for the sixth day, displacing more than 4,000 people and imposing restrictions across the southern West Bank.

In Yemen, the Houthis have attacked Taiz and ordered the evacuation of Aden Airport.