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Live: Israelis await final election results, with no majority in sight
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 29/10/2026, 03:36:46 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 07:25:43 UTC
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Briefings
On October 29, 2026, Israel's 90% of ballots were counted, resulting in Netanyahu's coalition holding 53 seats while the opposition secured 67, including 48 for Gadi Eisenkot's centrist bloc and 19 for Arab-majority parties. The Israeli president urged all parties to form a coalition immediately to avoid another election.
Key points
- Netanyahu's coalition won 53 seats after 90% of ballots were counted on Thursday.
- Opposition secured 67 seats, with 48 for Gadi Eisenkot's centrist bloc and 19 for Arab-majority parties.
Context
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gained 53 seats following the count, with the opposition at 67. The Israeli president called on parties to form a coalition to avoid another election.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the count results and immediate political reactions; no data on coalition formation status, future election dates, or public sentiment.
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