Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?
Summary
Israel’s election left Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc with 53 seats and the opposition grouping with 48, while Palestinian parties won a record 19 seats. The opposition could form a majority only if it secures support from Palestinian parties, but coalition talks face deep political divisions; authorities say they have found no evidence of election fraud.Key Facts
- Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats in the Knesset.
- The grouping led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats.
- Palestinian parties won 19 seats, their highest total to date.
- A governing majority in the Knesset requires 61 seats.
- Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, is expected to invite the person most likely to form a government to begin coalition talks.
- Netanyahu claimed Palestinian-led parties had stolen the election.
- Israeli authorities said there was no evidence of election fraud.
- If coalition talks fail, Netanyahu could remain caretaker prime minister while the country faces new elections or prolonged uncertainty.
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