The Israeli election, which ended in a deadlock, saw neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot achieving a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
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Israeli exit polls indicate deadlock in Tuesday's election
27 October 2026 20:02 GMT
Israel's election ended in an apparent deadlock on Tuesday, exit polls by major television networks showed, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
Veteran political commentator Meron Rapoport predicts the end of the Netanyahu era following recent results, indicating Likud's inability to secure a majority in parliament and opposition hostility towards Palestinians. Despite this, Rapoport believes politicians will avoid another election that would result in a coalition with 70 seats, far from Netanyahu's 50 seats.
The EC has yet to respond to an RTI application filed by Lokesh K Batra (retd), seeking details of steps taken to address grievances raised by two ECs, SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, and copies of files related to the issue. The application was filed on September 25, but the RTI status shows "32 day" and "in-progress," despite the 30-day statutory time-limit for giving a reply lapsing. The applicant, who has been seeking copies of the complete set of records of issues and grievances raised by ECs, has received some do…
Israeli voters turned out in unprecedented numbers for a pivotal election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a tough race against Gadi Eisenkot. The final results are expected on Wednesday, with high voter turnout and enthusiasm among those seeking to replace Netanyahu, who has been in office for nearly two decades. The election is considered one of the most consequential in history, with implications for Israel's future. The war in Gaza and other conflicts in the Middle East are also a backdrop to thi…