Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 Knesset seats while Gadi Eisenkot's grouping reached 48, leaving both far short of the 61-seat threshold. Coalition negotiations are hindered because major faction leaders largely refuse to partner with the United Arab List and the Joint List, which hold 19 seats. Hard-right opposition figure Avigdor Lieberman has additionally rejected working with either Netanyahu or the Joint List's Ahmad Tibi. President Isaac Herzog must now consult with party leaders and grant a mandate to attempt government formation before new elections are triggered.
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Forming a governing majority requires 61 Knesset seats, leaving both primary blocs short…: Forming a governing majority requires 61 Knesset seats, leaving both primary blocs short of power.
Government formation remains deadlocked because key leaders refuse to collaborate with Ar…: Government formation remains deadlocked because key leaders refuse to collaborate with Arab-led parties.
Failure by designated candidates to establish a coalition will force Israelis back to the…: Failure by designated candidates to establish a coalition will force Israelis back to the polls.
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No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
No clear winner has emerged from Israel’s election, raising speculation over which party could form the next government.
Early on Friday, the Central Elections Committee (CEC) published the final results of the October 27 vote, which had a high voter turnout of 77.9 percent.
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