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Israel election leaves Netanyahu short of 61-seat majority

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 6:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Israel's voters will elect a Knesset lacking a 61-seat majority, triggering coalition talks.
Polling stations close Tuesday evening, with exit polls released after 10 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).
Benjamin Netanyahu and retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot head the two largest coalition blocs.
If no coalition reaches 61 seats, a new election will be called within months, with Netanyahu’s government as caretaker.

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Israel's voters will elect a Knesset lacking a 61-seat majority, triggering coalition talks.
Polling stations close Tuesday evening, with exit polls released after 10 p.m. local time (2000 GMT).
Benjamin Netanyahu and retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot head the two largest coalition blocs.
If no coalition reaches 61 seats, a new election will be called within months, with Netanyahu’s government as caretaker.