What Happens Next In Israel Election: 4 Possible Outcomes
Summary
With 85 percent of votes counted, no Israeli bloc had the 61 seats needed to control the Knesset, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained in office while coalition talks loomed. The article outlines possible outcomes, including another election, a coalition led by Netanyahu or challenger Gadi Eisenkot, and a unity government.Key Facts
- The pro-Netanyahu camp had won 53 seats, while parties aligned with Gadi Eisenkot had won 48, according to Israeli election officials.
- Israeli Arab parties won 19 seats and could play a decisive role in coalition negotiations.
- A majority in the 120-seat Knesset requires at least 61 seats.
- President Isaac Herzog oversees coalition formation and can nominate a candidate, who has up to 42 days to form a government.
- Netanyahu’s bloc was eight seats short of a majority at the time described in the article.
- Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot said they would try to form a government.
- If coalition talks fail, Israel could hold another parliamentary election.
- Netanyahu would remain caretaker prime minister until a new government takes office.
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