Israeli elections have reached a crucial milestone with the counting of approximately 94,000 votes. The results so far indicate that Netanyahu's coalition, which comprises 52 seats, is on track to surpass the 49 seats held by the opposition. Palestinian-led parties are projected to secure 19 seats, significantly impacting the political landscape.
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At least 94,000 votes counted in Israeli elections
28 October 2026 01:09 GMT
Israeli Channel 12 is reporting that approximately 94,000 votes have been counted in the elections so far.
Projections show Netanyahu's bloc of 52 seats overtaking Eisenkot’s 49. Palestinian-led parties are projected to take 19 seats.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims a "decisive majority" for his right-wing bloc despite inconclusive exit polls, despite the preliminary projections being uncertain and leaving the formation of a government uncertain. Netanyahu's Likud could emerge as the largest single party, but the broader political arithmetic leaves the formation of a government uncertain. Netanyahu has also criticised television channels for projecting stronger results for opposition parties and accused them of discouraging his…
Israel's election appears to have no clear winner, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot appearing to be well off the numbers needed to form a governing coalition. An updated Channel 13 poll put both blocs at 51 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, while a coalition needs 61 seats to be able to govern. Channel 12 and Kan 11 showed Eisenkot's bloc slightly ahead at 52-50, with Arab-led parties projected at 17-18 seats.