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Herzog Urges No Second Election After Fragmented Vote

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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President Isaac Herzog urged parties to avoid a second election after the fragmented vote left no clear winner.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc projected 53 seats, short of the 61-seat majority needed to govern.
Israeli Arab lists were set to win 19 seats, making them potential kingmakers in coalition talks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “unique opportunity” with U.S. President Donald Trump to eliminate Iran’s existential threat.

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President Isaac Herzog urged parties to avoid a second election after the fragmented vote left no clear winner.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc projected 53 seats, short of the 61-seat majority needed to govern.
Israeli Arab lists were set to win 19 seats, making them potential kingmakers in coalition talks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “unique opportunity” with U.S. President Donald Trump to eliminate Iran’s existential threat.