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Netanyahu stays in power as coalition falls short

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in control after his alliance fell short of a majority.
His right-wing bloc holds roughly 54 of the 120 Knesset seats.
No party secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, prompting coalition negotiations.
Voter turnout reached 77.7%, Israel’s highest since 1999.
Arab parties Joint List and Ra’am won 19 seats with about 80% Arab turnout.

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Netanyahu Retains Power

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in control after his alliance fell short of a majority.
His right-wing bloc holds roughly 54 of the 120 Knesset seats.
No party secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, prompting coalition negotiations.
Voter turnout reached 77.7%, Israel’s highest since 1999.
Arab parties Joint List and Ra’am won 19 seats with about 80% Arab turnout.

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