Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner in Israel’s Election
Exit polls show Likud ahead, but neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
- 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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Israel elections 2026 Live Updates: Israel held its first national elections on Tuesday after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Exit polls indicate that current Prime Minister Netanyahu may lose power. However, no one has secured a majority in the exit polls.
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