No official winner yet in Israeli election as votes continue to be counted

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In the ongoing Israeli election, votes are still being tallied, with no official winner declared yet. The main contenders are incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, neither of whom appears close to securing a parliamentary majority at this point. ABC News reporter Matt Gutman provides coverage on the situation.
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Israelis voted on October 27, 2026, in an election with significant implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's future. Early exit polls suggested a close race between Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief.

As votes were counted, Netanyahu's bloc was projected to secure 54 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while Eisenkot's bloc received 47. Additionally, 19 seats went to Israeli Arab parties. This outcome indicates that neither side secured a clear majority needed for immediate coalition formation.

Post-election negotiations are expected to be lengthy and complex due to Israel’s proportional representation system. The Central Election Committee is still counting votes with hundreds of thousands of ballots from soldiers and diplomats abroad yet to be included, delaying the final results until October 30 or later.

The political landscape remains uncertain as both Netanyahu and Eisenkot expressed confidence in their ability to form a government. If negotiations fail, Israel may face another election within several months. The economic impact has already been felt, with the Israeli shekel depreciating against the dollar amid uncertainty over future leadership and policies.

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📰 Israeli Election Braces For Vote
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Votes are still being counted in the Israeli election between front-runners Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot with neither likely to obtain a majority.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-28
2026-10-28 · CBS News
No official winner yet in Israeli election as votes continue to be counted · assertive framing

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Votes are still being counted in the Israeli election between front-runners Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot with neither likely to obtain a majority. asserted
neither → count → majority
Matt Gutman reports. asserted
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