Initial Israeli exit polls show the combined Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu ticket won the highest vote total while the new center-left Yesh Atid unexpectedly came in second.
Central Elections Committee reports record voter turnout; Prime Minister Netanyahu still expected to form next government, but fears traditional Likud strongholds' low turnout could hurt party strength.
PM urges voters to strengthen Likud-Beytenu in last press conference prior to election, says "strong coalition gives us the power to lower apartment price”; future head of Land Authority Kahlon shares center stage.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a country with as many enemies as Israel cannot afford a weak ruling party, after polls ahead of Tuesday's elections showed a slide in his support.
