Israel Awaits Final Vote Count as Netanyahu Faces Coalition Talks
Final counting shows Netanyahu’s bloc short of 61 seats as Arab-led parties post a historic 19-seat showing and coalition talks loom.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Israel awaited final election results as no clear winner emerged, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to face weeks of coalition negotiations.
- Nearly 78% of eligible voters participated, reflecting unease over Netanyahu's far-right alliance; with 85% of votes counted, Likud held 20.8% and Yashar 16.1%.
- Israel's election committee must certify official results by November 4, 2026, with counting of absentee ballots continuing through Thursday evening, according to the committee.
- Arab-Led parties secured 14.9% of the vote, though Netanyahu warned against a 'dangerous government' that might include them, as neither bloc reached the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority.
- President Isaac Herzog urged leaders Wednesday to avoid another election, while Eisenkot left the door open to partnering with Arab-led parties; otherwise, new elections could be held early next year.
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