Netanyahu Loses Majority, Coalition Uncertain

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Netanyahu Loses Majority, Coalition Uncertain

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Israel’s final election count confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority. The Central Elections Committee reported Netanyahu’s coalition secured fifty‑three seats in the one‑hundred‑twenty‑member Knesset, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance earned forty‑eight seats. Two predominantly Arab parties captured a historic nineteen seats, positioning them as potential kingmakers. Likud emerged as the largest individual party with twenty‑seven seats, followed by Yashar with twenty‑one and Beyachad with twelve. Voter turnout reached seventy‑seven point nine percent. Neither bloc holds the sixty‑one seats required for a majority, opening a complex political struggle involving possible partnerships with Arab parties, ultra‑Orthodox lawmakers, or a unity government.

Published 2026-10-30 15:50:00 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On October 29 2026 Netanyahu loses majority in final election results.
On October 29 2026 Coalition talks begin behind closed doors.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: US policy discussions may shift regarding Middle East stability Possible long-term US impact: Potential changes in US-Israel diplomatic engagement Most affected groups: Israeli voters, Arab communities, ultra‑Orthodox groups Reader priority: Understanding Israel’s political realignment

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