What's Next for Israel After Election Produces Gridlock
- On Friday, the Central Elections Committee published final results showing no clear winner in Israel's general election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's alliance won 48 seats, leaving both short of the 61 seats required for a majority in the 120-member Knesset.
- A record 77.9 percent voter turnout, driven by Arab-majority parties, tipped the political scales on Tuesday. These parties secured 19 seats, making them pivotal kingmakers despite both major political blocs previously ruling out coalitions with them.
- Officials counted at least 500,000 'double envelope' votes from soldiers and diplomats on Thursday to finalize the tally. These ballots ensured participation secrecy for those serving abroad, contributing to the comprehensive final results.
- Once the Central Election Committee formally certifies results, President Isaac Herzog will meet party delegates next week. Factions will endorse their preferred candidate, determining whether leaders can form a coalition or if Israel must return to the polls.
- External pressure may soon shape the negotiations, as analysts anticipate the United States will urge a quick coalition. Experts note that President Donald Trump may push for a government excluding extremist elements like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Moshe Feiglin.
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Israel election deadlock: Four possible ways to form the next government
Israel is facing political uncertainty after its latest general election failed to deliver any party or political bloc enough seats to form a government. With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Gadi Eisenkot falling short of the required majority, political parties are now left with the challenge of finding partners to build a coalition.
After the election in Israel there are unclear conditions. It is clear that as long as the opposition itself does not cooperate with Arab parties, there will be no political change.
As could be predicted, the Zionist regime is caught in a political and electoral deadlock.
The Arab lists in Israel have achieved great success in the parliamentary election. They came together, but differ in content. Above all, they do not want to be only majority makers. By Julia Segador.
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