Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner in Israel’s Election
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party emerged as the largest faction in Israel's election, but neither his bloc nor the opposition secured the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
- Voter participation surged to 74.3% by 8 p.m. Tuesday, the highest level recorded since 1988, driven by intense mobilization across all sectors including Arab communities.
- Exit polls project Netanyahu's bloc at 50 seats and the opposition at 52–53, while Arab parties are projected to win 17–18 seats, potentially serving as kingmakers in coalition negotiations.
- Following certification of official results on November 4, 2026, President Isaac Herzog will task a lawmaker with forming a government, a process that could span weeks or trigger new elections.
- This election marks Israel's first national vote since October 7, 2023, with the inconclusive result leaving the country facing potential political instability if coalition negotiations fail.
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Election Deadlock: No Clear Majority in Israel as Vote Counting Nears Completion
<p>Israel’s general election remains inconclusive, with nearly 90% of the votes counted and no alliance appearing to secure a clear majority in the 120-seat parliament. A party or coalition needs at least 61 seats to form a majority government. According to the figures cited in the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance is projected to win 53 seats, while the rival alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats. Arab …
Netanyahu’s fortunes improve but without clear path to outright victory
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fortunes changed Wednesday as vote counting in Israel wound down, with his Likud party and coalition partners edging out the leading competitor, retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu’s Likud party was projected to hold 26 seats in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, with more than 80 percent of the votes…
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It is the big surprise of the Israeli elections: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will once again provide the largest party to the Israeli parliament. In recent months, his rival Gadi Eisenkot led in most polls. The unprecedented turnout and victory of the Arab community also surprised friend and foe alike. What do we know now?
Netanyahu and his opponent both spin election as victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot both spun the parliamentary results as a victory for their respective sides on election night, despite full results not yet being confirmed. As of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday local time, 84.5% of the vote had been counted, with the Central Elections Committee giving Netanyahu’s bloc 54 […]
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