With nearly all votes counted in Israel’s Tuesday election, Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition emerged as the largest bloc but fell short of the majority needed to form a government. The opposition bloc also appeared short of a majority, leaving no clear route to a 61-seat coalition and raising the prospect of political gridlock.
WHO:Israel’s election blocs, led by Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition
WHAT:Election results left both blocs short of a majority needed to form a government.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Neither bloc won enough seats to form a majority government.
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