Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and its allies were projected to win 53 of the 120 Knesset seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc was projected to win 48, according to late results. With no party or bloc securing the 61 seats needed for a majority, coalition negotiations are expected.
WHO:
Israeli election authorities and media projections
WHAT:
Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc was projected to lead the election but fall short of a parliamentary majority.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM ET
WHERE:
Israel
WHY:
No party or bloc secured the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority, leaving coalition formation necessary.
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