'Whole tide turned': Trump celebrates Bibi's election gains, but his bloc falls short of a majority

Who will rule Israel? Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win around 53 seats, falling short of the 61 needed for a parliamentary majority, while opposition parties hold 48 seats and Arab parties secure 19. With no clear path to power for either side, coalition negotiations could determine Israel’s next government. As Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers, Netanyahu’s Likud party has also alleged election irregularities, adding another layer of controversy to an already tense political standoff.