Netanyahus Likud Block Wins 53 Seats in Israels Election, No Majority Achieved
In Israels recent elections, Netanyahus Likud secured 53 seats, but no coalition can form a majority, leading to a complex political landscape.
Jerusalem, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The final results of Israel’s 2026 elections, released by the Central Election Committee on October 30, reveal a fragmented political landscape. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party secured 53 seats in the Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot’s “Yashar” party gained 48 seats. Arab parties collectively won 19 seats.
With no political faction achieving the necessary 61 seats for a majority, forming the next government may prove challenging and could take over two months. Voter turnout reached an impressive 77.9%, marking the highest participation rate in decades.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged political leaders to avoid another election. He called for open-mindedness in the coalition-building process. “Especially after yesterday’s results, we must make every effort to avoid another election,” Herzog stated.
Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot have expressed confidence in their ability to form the next government. Earlier this week, during a speech at the Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem, Netanyahu emphasized the need for a strong right-wing government and claimed a decisive victory.
Netanyahu criticized parties willing to collaborate with Arab factions, labeling such arrangements as “shameful.” This election marks the first since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, reflecting significant shifts in Israel’s political landscape and voter priorities since the 2022 elections.
