What's Next for Israel After Election Produces Gridlock
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats, giving them leverage as leaders seek a 61-seat coalition.
- On Tuesday, Israel holds a parliamentary election, its first since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, with voters choosing members for the 120-seat Knesset.
- Elections to the 120-seat Knesset occur every four years, though early elections are frequent; no single party has ever won an outright majority, requiring coalitions to govern.
- Voting ends at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, when Israeli TV will air exit polls giving first indications of the outcome. Final tallies are expected by October 30, with official results published November 4.
- After the final tally, President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders to nominate a prime minister candidate, who has up to 42 days to form a government.
- If the initial nominee fails to form a government, others may receive an opportunity to try; if no government emerges, another election is called with the present cabinet remaining as a caretaker administration.
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