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Following the elections, neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition reaches the threshold of 61 seats out of 120. Arab parties, which sharply increased their representation, could play a key role. President Isaac Herzog urged avoiding a repeat vote.
Aziz KarimovAfter most votes were counted in Israel's general election, the Arab parties — the Joint Arab List and Ra'am — won a record 18 of the Knesset's 120 seats. Although neither of the two main contenders for prime minister is likely to include them in a coalition, high Arab voter turnout, according to analysts, denied Benjamin Netanyahu a path to a single-party majority and may push him toward a government of national unity.
Otabek YusupovThe Independent International Commission of Inquiry established by the UN Human Rights Council presented a report on 26 October asserting that Israel continued acts of genocide in Gaza even after the ceasefire agreement of October 2025. According to the report, from 10 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, 1,431 people were killed as a result of Israeli strikes in Gaza, including at least 300 children. Israel rejects the commission's findings.
Otabek YusupovJoint List leader Ahmad Tibi announced readiness to support Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc to unseat Netanyahu's government. With 84.5% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc receives 54 of 120 mandates — seven short of a majority.
Shahnoza ErgashevaAccording to exit polls, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads with 27 seats, but neither his bloc nor the opposition of Gadi Eisenkot gains a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Turnout was the highest since 1999. The same day, the presidents of Finland and Norway discussed ending the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin, linking the initiative to talks in Abu Dhabi.
Aziz KarimovIn Israel's election, turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel reached about 80%, and Arab parties expect a record 17–18 seats in the Knesset. This could make them key players in forming a coalition against Benjamin Netanyahu, although official results are still being counted.
Otabek YusupovAfter about 52% of ballots were counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 55 of 120 seats, Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc holds 49, and the Arab parties hold 16. Neither camp has yet reached a majority, and both leaders have declared their readiness to form a government. Full results are expected by Thursday or Friday.
Otabek YusupovAccording to preliminary BBC figures, Netanyahu's bloc falls short of the 61 seats needed in the Knesset, while the Arab lists delivered a record result and could become 'kingmakers'. Final results are delayed due to uncounted military ballots. According to preliminary BBC data, Netanyahu's bloc falls short of the 61 seats needed in the Knesset, while the Arab lists achieved a record result and could become 'kingmakers'. Final results are delayed due to uncounted military ballots.
Aziz KarimovThe October 28, 2026 episode of Europe Today covers the political deadlock in Israel after the election, a rare phone call by the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway to Vladimir Putin, the US midterm elections, changes in Serbia, and Kylian Mbappé's sponsorship losses in China.
Bekzod NazarovDonald Trump claims that his support contributed to Benjamin Netanyahu's result in Israel's parliamentary elections. According to preliminary data, with 48% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's bloc is projected to receive about 55 seats, falling six short of a majority in the Knesset.
Otabek YusupovAccording to exit polls, the blocs of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot each received about 51 mandates — below the threshold of 61 seats. Both politicians claimed the right to form a government; Arab parties gained strength sharply, and the outcome may depend on their external support.
Aziz KarimovAccording to preliminary counts, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is receiving about 57 mandates out of 120 — four fewer than a parliamentary majority. Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc has 47, while the Arab parties, with 16 mandates, could become decisive in forming a government.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to medical sources, Israeli attacks on Tuesday killed two Palestinians in Gaza and wounded five others; a six-year-old girl and a man also died of wounds sustained earlier. The attacks coincided with Israel's parliamentary elections.
Aziz KarimovCiting sources, The Wall Street Journal reports that the US is sending an additional Patriot air defense system to Israel from Texas, and in November an additional carrier strike group is expected to arrive in the Middle East. The steps are being taken in case hostilities against Iran resume. CNN previously reported an urgent evacuation of diplomats from the region.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Yedioth Ahronoth, with about 28% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leads the opposition 50.4% to 49.6%. Neither bloc has yet secured the 61 seats needed in the Knesset. Turnout reached 77.7% — the highest since 1999.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Israel's Central Elections Committee, 16.8% of votes have been counted: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party receives 24.1%, while Yair Eisenkot's Yashar party gets 16.1%. Exit polls give neither bloc a majority of 61 seats. Turnout is 77.7%, the highest since 1999.
Otabek YusupovAccording to exit polls by Israeli TV channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition reaches the majority of 61 Knesset seats. Likud remains the largest party, and the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the arbiter in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday. According to exit polls by Israeli television channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is winning a majority of 61 seats in the Knesset. Likud remains the largest party, while the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the kingmaker in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday.
Aziz KarimovMansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Raam), said after Israel's election that he hopes to secure, together with the opposition bloc, the 61 seats needed to replace Benjamin Netanyahu's government. According to a Channel 12 exit poll, neither bloc won a majority, and turnout among Arab voters reached 80%.
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