Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE: President Herzog begins talks as Netanyahu, Eisenkot fall short of majority
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Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Israel President Isaac Herzog begins consultations with political parties on Wednesday to decide who will get the first opportunity to form the next government after the October 27 election delivered an unclear mandate. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leads with 53 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot's opposition alliance has 48, leaving both short of the 61-seat majority required in the 120-member Knesset. Follow the latest developments as coalition negotiations begin, opposition parties explore possible alliances and speculation grows over a potential unity government.
Israel President Isaac Herzog begins coalition talks as Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot fall short of a majority
Israel Election Results LIVE: Israel faces another political deadlock after the October 27 election left neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with enough seats to form a government. President Isaac Herzog begins two days of consultations with political parties on November 4 before deciding who gets the first chance to form a coalition. The negotiations could involve Arab parties, discussions around a possible unity government and the prospect of fresh elections if coalition efforts fail. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
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02:10:40 PM IST, 04 Nov 2026
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Israeli opposition leader and Democrats chief Yair Golan warned that Benjamin Netanyahu's continued leadership could push Israel towards international sanctions, diplomatic isolation and a clash with its key ally, the US. Reacting to the US midterm election results, Golan said Netanyahu had lost the elections and called for an immediate change of government. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the American electoral outcome as a rejection of war.
12:37:55 PM IST, 04 Nov 2026
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Who is Naama Lazimi?
Naama Lazimi is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, associated with The Democrats. She has been a vocal critic of Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Who is Naama Lazimi?
Naama Lazimi is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, associated with The Democrats. She has been a vocal critic of Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
12:30:21 PM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Lapid rules out unity government under Netanyahu, cites security and democracy concerns
12:01:23 PM IST, 04 Nov 2026
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11:14:57 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
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10:35:36 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Trump's decision is one of the most severe political and security failures in the state's history. It's inconceivable that Netanyahu capitulated to it, and even more inconceivable that he failed to prepare the security apparatus.
- Leader of the Opposition in Israel, Yair Lapid
09:33:27 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Trump says US to end $4 billion annual aid to Israel after 2026, continue arms sales
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08:50:27 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Netanyahu faces corruption charges, political uncertainty as rivals seek to oust him
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08:49:55 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Israel president explores 'fresh thinking' as unity government speculation grows
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08:49:28 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Can Arab parties help Eisenkot oust Netanyahu? Israel opposition faces coalition test
Gadi Eisenkot's opposition alliance could potentially reach the 61-seat majority required to form a government by joining hands with Arab parties. However, some opposition leaders have expressed reservations about relying on lawmakers from the Arab minority, complicating efforts to remove Netanyahu from power.
08:49:02 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Netanyahu bloc leads with 53 seats as Israel faces post-election deadlock
Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has emerged ahead with 53 seats, compared with 48 for rival Gadi Eisenkot's alliance, but neither has the numbers to form a government independently. Eisenkot could reach the majority mark with support from Arab parties, whose representation has risen to 19 seats.
08:48:40 AM IST, 04 Nov 2026
Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Israel president begins government formation talks as Netanyahu, Eisenkot fall short of majority
President Isaac Herzog begins consultations with political parties on Wednesday to decide who gets the first chance to form Israel's next government. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition alliance has secured the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-member parliament.