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According 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 KarimovDonald 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 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%.
Aziz KarimovIsrael's elections saw the highest turnout since 1981, largely thanks to Arab voters. Arab parties could win up to 16 seats in the 120-seat Knesset and become potential 'kingmakers' in forming a coalition.
Aziz KarimovVoter turnout in the Knesset elections reached a record 55.7% by 16:00, compared to 47.5% in the previous elections. Netanyahu and right-wing ministers urgently called on supporters to vote, fearing high turnout among Arab voters. According to polls, no bloc was guaranteed the 61 seats needed to form a government.
Aziz KarimovIsrael's parliamentary elections ended with high turnout, but no party won enough seats to form a government. The final results, including the counting of special ballots, are expected to change the balance of power, and the coalition-building process will take several weeks. The Arab minority showed high turnout, which could influence the country's future political architecture.
Aziz KarimovOn October 27, 2026, Israelis vote in the election for the 26th Knesset — the first general election since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. On the same day, families of the victims gathered in Tel Aviv for a memorial ceremony.
Otabek YusupovOn October 27, polling stations opened in Israel: about 7.3 million voters are choosing the composition of the 120-seat Knesset, with 36 parties taking part. Exit polls are expected after stations close at 22:00, with final results in about a week.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, 27 October 2026, Israel holds its first legislative elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot are running roughly neck and neck in the latest polls, and coalition formation could take weeks or months.
Aziz KarimovOn October 27, Israel holds Knesset elections: more than 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 deputies among 36–37 parties. According to polls, neither Likud nor Yashar wins a majority of 61 mandates, so a coalition government is expected, and the fate of Prime Minister Netanyahu's post depends on negotiations.
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