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Israel election 2026: Can Netanyahu secure 61 seats and form a government?

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With exit polls pointing to a split Knesset, Netanyahu is banking on soldiers' votes and a possible unity government, while Eisenkot faces a crucial decision over Israel's next coalition

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The Israelis voted in record number, but sent a contradictory message. They sanctioned Benjamin Netanyahu, but did not give a clear mandate to his opponent.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is now at 57 seats, compared to 47 for Gandhi Eisenkot's bloc, with the vote count in Israel reaching 41.9%. Despite the lead, Netanyahu still needs four seats to reach the 61-seat threshold required to secure parliamentary autonomy in the Knesset. The distribution remains provisional, pending the integration of votes in double envelopes, including those of soldiers.

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i24NEWS broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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