Ongoing ballot tallies in Israel indicate that the incoming parliament remains divided, leaving both major political coalitions short of the necessary threshold to govern. As figures from the election authority continue to emerge, neither primary faction has managed to secure the required 61-seat governing threshold. This split outcome ensures that coalition negotiations will be critical in deciding the final balance of power.
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Netanyahu’s bloc short of majority with 77 percent of votes counted
28 October 2026 11:40 GMT
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has updated the seat projections after counting 77 percent of ballots:
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Netanyahu’s bloc: 54 seats
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Eisenkot’s bloc: 49 seats
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Palestinian parties: 17 seats
Neither bloc has reached the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
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