Israel’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
Summary
Israel’s election left both the governing and opposition blocs short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority, while Arab-led parties won 17 seats that could affect coalition negotiations. Final results were still pending, and President Isaac Herzog is expected to consult party leaders before asking a candidate to form a government.Key Facts
- With nearly 80 percent of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc held 54 seats.
- Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc held 49 seats.
- The Arab-led Ra’am and Joint List parties together held 17 seats.
- The Knesset has 120 seats, and a governing coalition needs at least 61.
- Voter turnout reached 77.7 percent, the highest since 1999.
- Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel was estimated at about 80 percent.
- The final vote tally was expected by Friday, with official results due to be published on November 4.
- The president can give a candidate 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension. If that effort fails, the mandate may pass to another lawmaker or the Knesset may be dissolved.
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