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Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Eyes 58-Seat Minority Government After Election

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Anti-Netanyahu bloc is exploring a minority government after the Oct 27 election.
Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot says a 58- or 59-seat coalition could be sworn and later expanded.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman rejects any minority government, demanding a Zionist-majority cabinet.
Anti-Netanyahu parties plan to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to control the parliamentary agenda.
A Maariv poll shows Eisenkot leading Netanyahu 49% to 41% in a prime-minister matchup.

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Anti-Netanyahu bloc is exploring a minority government after the Oct 27 election.
Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot says a 58- or 59-seat coalition could be sworn and later expanded.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman rejects any minority government, demanding a Zionist-majority cabinet.
Anti-Netanyahu parties plan to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to control the parliamentary agenda.
A Maariv poll shows Eisenkot leading Netanyahu 49% to 41% in a prime-minister matchup.