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Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority

Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that drew highest turnout in decades

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28

Netanyahu leads but falls short of majority in Israel elections: What could happen next?

Partial results put Netanyahu’s bloc ahead with 57 seats against 47 for the opposition, while exit polls suggest neither side has a clear path to a parliamentary majority. Arab-led parties could prove crucial in coalition negotiations.

The Times of India · Oct 28

Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 28

Israel has voted – but the results will be messy. Here’s how its next government will be formed

Exit polls in Israel’s 2026 elections suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will be significantly smaller than the bloc of parties opposing him in the next Knesset (parliament). Arab parties also look likely to dramatically increase their representation.

The Conversation · Oct 28

Netanyahu seeks right-wing govt amid tight election race

Netanyahu calls for a ‘strong, right-wing’ government, rejects reliance on Arab parties and vows to end Iranian threat with Trump; Eisenkot says voters have backed change

The Times of India · Oct 28

Netanyahu calls for 'strong, right-wing' government, warns against Arab parties as exit polls put rivals in contention

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a setback in the national elections, with exit polls suggesting his bloc and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's camp each won around 51 seats, while Arab-led parties secured about 18. The results leave the formation of a governing coalition uncertain, with negotiations expected to take…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Israel election exit polls: Netanyahu faces rebuke, but no clear winner emerges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a setback in the national elections, with exit polls suggesting his bloc won 50 seats against 52-53 for the opposition and 17-18 for Arab-led parties. However, the results point to a potentially inconclusive outcome, with coalition negotiations likely to determine whether Netanyahu remains in…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Israeli election has no clear winner, exit polls suggest. Here's what to know and what's likely next

Israelis flocked to the polls and handed a rebuke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, exit polls indicated late Tuesday night

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Israel election: Netanyahu and Eisenkot battle to form government after deadlock

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot on Wednesday both pledged to form a government after an election left neither bloc with a parliamentary majority. Record voter turnout followed a divisive campaign dominated by the October 7, 2023 attack, while Arab Israeli parties made significant gains.

France 24 · Oct 27

Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape

Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27