With no clear winner emerging from Israel’s elections, the country is bracing for a prolonged period of political uncertainty that could last weeks to months.

Neither of the two main blocs - one led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, the other by his main rival Gadi Eisenkot’s centrist Yashar party - has secured the 61 seats needed to form a government in Israel’s 120-member parliament.

Netanyahu (above, left) has accused Arab parties of benefiting from alleged voter fraud in this week’s election, but has offered no evidence to support the claim.

The allegation, swiftly dismissed by Arab leaders, comes amid heightened tensions following a record turnout among Arab voters. Their strong showing has complicated efforts by both Netanyahu and his opponents to secure a clear path to power.