Israeli Election Results Show No Clear Majority for Major Parties
As votes are still being counted in Israel, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition alliance appears to have secured a majority for forming a government. Reports indicate that both major blocs may need to rely on Arab parties for support.
- First reported
- 2026-10-28 01:58 (8 d ago)
- Last update
- 2026-10-30 20:27 (5 d ago)
- sources
- 12 sources · 35 Reports
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France 24 – Middle East wire 01:58 · 8 d agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot pledged to form a government after an election resulted in no parliamentary majority.Read at source ↗
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سكاي نيوز عربية outlet 09:43 · 7 d agoIsraeli exit polls suggest a potential unity government between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot amid a lack of clear majority.Read at source ↗
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France 24 – Middle East wire 12:06 · 7 d agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot pledge to form a government after a close election, with both blocs projected to lack a majority.Read at source ↗
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BBC Middle East wire 13:35 · 7 d agoNetanyahu and Eisenkot are unlikely to secure a majority for the next government without support from Arab parties.Read at source ↗
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Egypt Independent outlet 15:42 · 7 d agoIsrael faces a political deadlock as neither the ruling coalition nor the opposition secures a majority to form a government.Read at source ↗
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BBC Arabic wire 20:34 · 7 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot face challenges in forming a government in Israel without relying on Arab parties.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 21:35 · 7 d agoIsraeli elections show no clear outcome as Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot compete to form a government.Read at source ↗
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New York Times – Middle East outlet 23:13 · 7 d agoIsraeli political parties prepare for negotiations to form a government as no coalition has a clear majority.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 23:13 · 7 d agoIsraeli political parties prepare for negotiations to form a government amid unclear outcomes.Read at source ↗
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New York Times – Middle East outlet 08:21 · 7 d agoNeither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot secured a majority in Israel's Parliament, affecting potential government formation.Read at source ↗
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سكاي نيوز عربية outlet 08:40 · 6 d agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reassures allies Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich about his commitment to their political partnership amid talks of an unity government.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 10:00 · 6 d agoReports suggest a potential alliance between Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government amid Israeli elections.Read at source ↗
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Egypt Independent outlet 10:28 · 6 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu's political future remains uncertain as election results show no clear winner, with opposition parties seeking to form a government.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 11:01 · 6 d agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to form a national unity government that includes Gadi Eisenkot.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 12:43 · 6 d agoIsrael's government is applying pressure on Arab parties as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to form a government.Read at source ↗
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Al-Monitor outlet 13:30 · 6 d agoPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc pressures Israeli Arab parties as he seeks to form a government.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 15:02 · 6 d agoIsrael's government is applying pressure on Arab parties as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to form a government.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 16:47 · 6 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu falls short of a majority as Israel considers three possible paths to a new government.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 17:39 · 6 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu falls short of a majority as Israel considers three possible paths to a new government.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 18:30 · 6 d agoNeither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot wins a majority in Israel's parliament, leaving both able to form a government, according to The New York Times.Read at source ↗
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القدس العربي outlet 19:14 · 6 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu seeks options to remain in power amid a lack of clear majority in recent elections in Israel.Read at source ↗
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Anadolu Agency (EN) official 20:48 · 6 d agoIsraeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot hold talks on forming a government after elections leave neither main bloc with a majority.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 21:18 · 6 d agoAsharq News reports that counting in Israel’s election is complete without a majority, with efforts to form a government led by Gadi Eisenkot.Read at source ↗
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القدس العربي outlet 00:15 · 6 d agoAl-Quds al-Arabi says Israel's election leaves Benjamin Netanyahu without a majority to form a government, while parties opposing him may hold a numerical advantage.Read at source ↗
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الشرق الأوسط outlet 10:50 · 5 d agoIsraeli election results open complex coalition talks after neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition secures a majority, with Arab parties potentially able to provide one.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 10:51 · 5 d agoIsraeli parties begin coalition talks after Netanyahu's party receives the most votes, with no clear winner emerging.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 10:56 · 5 d agoIsrael's opposition discusses forming a coalition, and Gadi Eisenkot criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu, DW reports.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 12:08 · 5 d agoAn Al-Youm Al-Sabea headline asks whether Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will form an unity government with Gadi Eisenkot or face new elections.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 12:10 · 5 d agoThe report asks whether Benjamin Netanyahu's government will form an unity government with Gadi Eisenkot after the elections or hold another election.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 12:12 · 5 d agoA report asks whether Netanyahu's government will form an unity arrangement with Gadi Eisenkot or hold new elections in Israel.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 12:12 · 5 d agoA report discusses the future of Benjamin Netanyahu's government after the election, considering an unity government with Gadi Eisenkot or new elections.Read at source ↗
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Google News – Israel (EN) wire 15:41 · 5 d agoBenjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot both lack a majority after Israel’s election, setting up coalition talks.Read at source ↗
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أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل wire 18:04 · 5 d agoAl Khaleej discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's and Gadi Eisenkot's options in considering who may become Israel's next prime minister.Read at source ↗
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الشرق الأوسط outlet 19:21 · 5 d agoAfter Israeli elections produce no clear majority for Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot, both say they can govern.Read at source ↗
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الشرق الأوسط outlet 20:27 · 5 d agoAfter an election in which neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot wins a majority, the focus in Israel is on forming a governing coalition.Read at source ↗
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