Likud-led bloc at 53 seats, Eisenkot-led bloc at 48, Arab parties at 19; Herzog calls for ‘open mind’ in coalition talks

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61 needed for a majority; over 85% of ballots counted, with further updates unlikely today * Shekel weakens, Tel Aviv stock exchange slumps * Joint List chief: ‘We’re ready to pave the way to oust Netanyahu government' * Report: Eisenkot-led bloc looking to replace Ohana as Knesset speaker with support of Arab parties