entirely by mr. netanyahu's side. predominantly arab party has done very well according to the exit polls possibly between some -- even up to 15 seats. so they wouldn't be king makers, necessarily, but they could perhaps be persuaded to take part in a sense of left coalition. all of this problematic for israel's president mr. rivlin who has a weak to figure out who he can ask to have a go at putting together a coalition government. >> if netanyahu does not win this election, what happens to these multiple corruption cases against him? >> reporter: well, this is a point made by the blue and white officials and party members. he -- the legal process, he's facing three charges of corruption and mismanagement. they will all start to come to a