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The true net winners in Israel’s election - so far

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Eyal, J. (2026, October 28). The true net winners in Israel’s election - so far. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/the-true-net-winners-in-israels-election-so-far

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This article provides an analysis of Israel's recent election exit polls. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is projected to secure 25 out of 120 parliamentary seats, making it the largest single party. However, opposition parties led by Gadi Eisenkot are expected to collectively earn more seats and thus have a better chance at forming the next government.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 27, 2026, Israel held its parliamentary elections after three years of conflict. With 99.5% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc secured the most seats but fell short of an outright majority in the 120-seat Knesset, winning 53 seats compared to 48 for the main opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties won a record 19 seats, up from 10 previously, making them key players in forming a coalition government. Despite these changes, neither side secured enough support to form a majority without the other's cooperation, leading to potential political deadlock.

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While Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party remains Israel’s biggest political formation and is projected to get 25 seats in the next 120-seat parliament, the opposition parties grouped around Gadi Eisenkot, a former top Israeli military commander, are expected to win more seats overall, and therefore seem better placed to form the next government.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30

2026-10-30 · The Straits Times

The true net winners in Israel’s election - so far · assertive framing

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Exit polls from Israel’s general elections indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, won’t be able to retain power. asserted

Netanyahu → indicate → power

parties → we → government