Israel Election Result 2026 live updates: Netanyahu alleges election theft, warns against coalition with Arab parties
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Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has alleged that foreign entities interfered in Israel's election by bribing voters in favour of Arab parties, describing the alleged incident as the 'Ra'amgate affair'. In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu called for an immediate investigation by the Shin Bet and police, warning against any Zionist party joining hands with Ra'am and the Joint List to form a government. His remarks come amid ongoing uncertainty over government formation, with neither the Likud-led bloc nor the opposition securing the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
Hundreds protest in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, calling for the formation of a Jewish-Arab government as Israel's election results remain inconclusive.
Israel election result live updates: Netanyahu has escalated his allegations of election fraud, describing the alleged foreign interference in Israel's election as the 'Ra'amgate affair' and a threat to Israeli democracy. In a post on X, the Likud leader claimed foreign entities had bribed voters in favour of Arab parties and warned that no Zionist party should cooperate with Ra'am or the Joint List to form a government. He urged the Shin Bet and police to investigate the alleged crimes immediately. The statement comes as Israel awaits final election results and political parties weigh possible coalition options, with the Arab parties potentially holding the key to government formation.
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Hundreds of people took to the streets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, calling for a Jewish-Arab government as Israel's election results remained inconclusive. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting and efforts by political leaders to navigate the complex coalition arithmetic following the closely contested election.
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Hundreds of people took to the streets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, calling for a Jewish-Arab government as Israel's election results remained inconclusive. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting and efforts by political leaders to navigate the complex coalition arithmetic following the closely contested election.
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02:06:30 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Netanyahu alleges ‘Ra'amgate’ election theft, warns against coalition with Arab parties
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has alleged that foreign entities interfered in Israel's election by bribing voters in favour of Arab parties, describing the alleged incident as the 'Ra'amgate affair' and an attack on Israeli democracy. In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu claimed the alleged interference was aimed at influencing the composition of the Knesset and undermining right-wing rule.
He warned against any Zionist party cooperating with Ra'am and the Joint List to form a government, alleging that such an alliance would pose a danger to Israel's security and military objectives, particularly in relation to Iran. Netanyahu called on the Shin Bet and police to investigate the alleged crimes immediately and use all available means to establish the facts.
The statement comes as Israel's Central Elections Committee chair has asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions of foreign interference in Tuesday's election, with neither the Likud-led bloc nor the opposition securing the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
He warned against any Zionist party cooperating with Ra'am and the Joint List to form a government, alleging that such an alliance would pose a danger to Israel's security and military objectives, particularly in relation to Iran. Netanyahu called on the Shin Bet and police to investigate the alleged crimes immediately and use all available means to establish the facts.
The statement comes as Israel's Central Elections Committee chair has asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions of foreign interference in Tuesday's election, with neither the Likud-led bloc nor the opposition securing the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority.
02:03:56 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election results 2026: Can Netanyahu form government or will Arab-Jewish alliance take power?
Israel's 2026 election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uncertain political future, with his Likud-led right-wing bloc projected to win 53 seats, short of the 61 needed for a parliamentary majority. The opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is projected to secure 48 seats, while Arab-led parties could win a historic 19 seats, potentially making them pivotal to government formation.
The results have raised questions over whether Netanyahu can secure enough support to return to power or whether opposition parties will overcome ideological differences and join forces with Arab lawmakers to form an alternative government. With final results pending and coalition negotiations expected to be complex, Israel faces the possibility of a historic Arab-Jewish political alliance, a broader unity government or another election.
The results have raised questions over whether Netanyahu can secure enough support to return to power or whether opposition parties will overcome ideological differences and join forces with Arab lawmakers to form an alternative government. With final results pending and coalition negotiations expected to be complex, Israel faces the possibility of a historic Arab-Jewish political alliance, a broader unity government or another election.
01:22:42 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Elections Committee seeks Shin Bet probe into alleged foreign interference
Israel's Central Elections Committee Chair Justice Noam Sohlberg has asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Tuesday's election, with findings sought within a week. The move follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims of election fraud by Arab parties, which they have not been independently substantiated. Meanwhile, neither the Likud-led coalition nor the opposition bloc has secured the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority, leaving government formation uncertain.
12:33:32 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel's wartime election appeared deadlocked, with exit polls showing Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc running neck and neck with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, leaving neither side with a clear path to power, Reuters reported
12:32:43 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Netanyahu, opposition await final results as coalition choices loom
Israelis await final election results as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc and the opposition remain short of a parliamentary majority. With absentee ballots still being counted, difficult coalition choices lie ahead, including the possibility of an alliance between Jewish and Arab parties. Netanyahu's Likud has alleged election theft by Arab-led parties, but has not provided specific evidence, while the election committee has reported a low number of irregularities.
12:31:33 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Arab parties signal support for opposition bloc as calls grow for Jewish-Arab unity government
With Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc projected to fall short of a majority, Arab parties have signalled willingness to cooperate with the opposition to form an alternative government. Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is being urged to engage with Arab parties, while Yair Golan has called for a Jewish-Arab coalition, as Israel's election outcome remains uncertain amid the ongoing double-envelope vote count.
12:29:18 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election result live updates: Tel Aviv voter backs Netanyahu, cites security concerns and threat from Hamas amid tight contest
12:27:54 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu election results: Netanyahu alleges election fraud by Arab parties, demands probe into alleged irregularities
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has alleged that Arab parties committed election fraud through bribery, threats, violence and other irregularities during Israel's elections. In a statement posted on X, Likud said it was submitting hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to the police, Shin Bet and Central Elections Committee, and called for a thorough investigation and prosecution of those involved.
12:25:25 PM IST, 29 Oct 2026
Israel election Result 2026 live updates: Protesters call for inclusive government as Netanyahu, opposition blocs face coalition challenge
Demonstrators called for a Jewish-Arab government, displaying placards advocating freedom and cooperation between communities. The protests came as partial election results pointed to a divided political landscape, with opposition leaders exploring options for government formation.