Israel's 2026 Election Results Leave Netanyahu Short of Majority
In Israel's October 27, 2026 election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-religious coalition won 53 seats, eight short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. Netanyahu's Likud party secured 26 seats, down from 32 in 2022. Far-right allies Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism hold 13 seats combined, slightly fewer than before. The election divided Israel into three blocs, none able to govern alone, marking a critical moment for Netanyahu's leadership.
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