Netanyahu and His Opponent Both Spin Election as Victory
Nearly 90% of ballots are counted, but neither bloc has reached the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
- With nearly 90 percent of ballots counted by Thursday, Israel's election remains unresolved as neither major bloc secured the 61 seats needed for a government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leads with 53 seats, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc holds 48.
- Tuesday's national vote served as a referendum on Netanyahu's premiership following the October 7, 2023, attacks and Gaza genocide. Arab parties, including the Joint List and Ra'am, could secure a record combined 19 seats, reflecting participation from Israel's roughly 20% Arab population.
- More than 500,000 special double-envelope ballots remain uncounted, potentially altering seat distribution. The Likud party alleged "election theft in many Arab polling stations," transferring evidence to the Shin Bet and the Central Elections Committee.
- Opposition leader Eisenkot stated his alliance is focused on the "heavy task entrusted to us" of establishing a new government. The Joint List warned against a "government of butchers," ruling out joining any coalition but offering outside support.
- President Isaac Herzog will begin consulting party leaders next week to form a new administration once official results are released. Final results could emerge as early as Thursday evening, though no clear winner is expected from the 120-seat Knesset.
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In Israel, 90% of the votes have been counted. Netanyahu's Likud party is expected to win 53 seats there, while the opposition is projected to get 48. Arab parties may control a combined 19 seats, which could play a significant role in forming a government.
90% of the Votes Have Been Counted in Israel: Neither Bloc Has Achieved a Majority - Sözcü Newspaper
With approximately 90% of the votes counted in Israel, the pro-Netanyahu bloc currently holds 53 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc has 48. Neither bloc has reached the 61 seats needed to form a government, and the remaining approximately 430,000 to 480,000 votes could change the outcome.
Pro-Netanyahu Bloc Leading Israel Election with 53 Seats as 90% of Votes Counted
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. With 90 per cent of votes counted in Israel's election, the pro-Netanyahu bloc holds 53 seats and the opposition has 48. Officials note that final results will shift once remaining ballots, including those of soldiers, are fully processed. World News | Pro-Netanyahu Bloc Leading Israel Election with 53 Seats as 90% of Votes Counted.
Pro-Netanyahu bloc leading Israel election with 53 seats as 90% of votes counted - The Tribune
With 90 per cent of votes counted in Israel's election, the pro-Netanyahu bloc holds 53 seats and the opposition has 48. Officials note that final results will shift once remaining ballots, including those of soldiers, are fully processed.
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