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Netanyahu and opposition blocs fall short as Palestinian parties projected to win record seats

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The Joint List and Ra'am, representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, are projected to win a record 17 seats in the Knesset, potentially marking a significant shift in Israeli politics. Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition bloc are both projected to fall short of a majority.

Key points

  • The projected increase in seats for Palestinian parties could lead to a significant shift…: The projected increase in seats for Palestinian parties could lead to a significant shift in Israeli politics.
  • The outcome could impact the balance of power in the Knesset and the representation of Pa…: The outcome could impact the balance of power in the Knesset and the representation of Palestinian citizens in the legislative body.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition bloc are both projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority following a surge in voting by Palestinian citizens of Israel.

The poll, released after voting closed on Tuesday, projects Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50 seats and the opposition bloc 53 in the 120-seat Knesset, with 61 needed for a majority.

The Joint List and Ra’am, two parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, are projected to win a combined 17 seats, potentially marking a record number of Arab lawmakers in parliament.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition bloc are both projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority following a surge in voting by Palestinian citizens of Israel. https://t.co/PdEFRamh0W

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) October 27, 2026

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