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Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority

Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority

Summary

Israel’s final election results show that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 parliamentary seats, short of a majority. The opposition bloc won 48 seats, leaving negotiations among parties with different religious and political positions to determine how a government can be formed.

Key Facts

  • Israel released the final election results early Friday, October 30, 2026.
  • Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats.
  • The main opposition bloc won 48 seats.
  • Netanyahu’s bloc did not secure a parliamentary majority.
  • Negotiations are expected among parties ranging from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular and Arab-led groups.
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