Israel election results 2026 LIVE: Netanyahu, Eisenkot or fresh elections? Israel to find out today

Israeli election result 2026 LIVE: According to the poll body, Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats in the October 27 elections, while the opposition bloc, led by Eisenkot, won 48, meaning neither side can form a government.Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE: Israel's Central Election Committee will officially declare the results for the 2026 legislative elections today, November 4. The official results come amid a deadlock between incumbent prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the Gadi Eisenkot-led Opposition. In the 120-seat Knesset, parties need at least 61 seats to stake a claim at forming the government. According to the poll body, Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats in the October 27 elections, while the opposition bloc, led by Eisenkot, won 48, meaning neither side can form a government.Despite this stalemate, the elections were a big one for Israel's Arab parties - Joint List and Ra'am - which won a record of 19 seats. Netanyahu bloc vs Eisenkot bloc | A breakdown The bloc led by incumbent PM Netanyahu consists of - Likud Party United Torah Judaism (UTJ) Otzma Yehudit Shas Religious Zionism The bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot comprises of - Yashar B'Yachad The Democrats Yisrael Beytenu Arab parties 'kingmakers'? With Arab parties securing 19 seats, a record win for them, the Joint List alliance and Ra'am parties became a significant part of the elections. These 19 Arab seats could take the Netanyahu or Eisenkot blocs over the 61-seat majority mark. However, a coalition with Arab parties will not be easy. An anti-Arab veto limits the parties. This informal veto refers to the reluctance of Jewish-led political parties to form a coalition with Arab-led factions. This was also reflected in the Netanyahu-led bloc's move to bar Arab parties such as the Joint List and Ra'am from contesting the elections, a decision later struck down by the Supreme Court. For Netanyahu, who is facing the ultimate test, a coalition with Arab parties may help him secure another term amid the ongoing wars and a corruption trial. However, the incumbent has stated that a coalition with Arab parties would be "a shame and disgrace." Furthermore, teaming up with Arab parties could be an anathema to Jewish-led parties after the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. Coalition talks and the timeline After the November 4 results, the bloc will begin coalition talks as none were able to reach the majority mark of 61 seats. Soon after the results are announced, Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to begin consultations. Delegations from every party that won seats visit the President's residence in Jerusalem and say whom they recommend for prime minister. The president has seven days from the publication of the official election results to complete consultations and assign the task of forming a government under Israeli law. Results on November 4 mean that parties have a November 11 deadline to stake their claim. Once a candidate for prime minister is named, the Basic Law sets all deadlines, and Netanyahu remains caretaker leader until a new government wins a confidence vote. However, if all routes fail, Israel could see another snap vote to break the deadlock. ...Read MoreDespite this stalemate, the elections were a big one for Israel's Arab parties - Joint List and Ra'am - which won a record of 19 seats. Netanyahu bloc vs Eisenkot bloc | A breakdown The bloc led by incumbent PM Netanyahu consists of - Likud Party United Torah Judaism (UTJ) Otzma Yehudit Shas Religious Zionism The bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot comprises of - Yashar B'Yachad The Democrats Yisrael Beytenu Arab parties 'kingmakers'? With Arab parties securing 19 seats, a record win for them, the Joint List alliance and Ra'am parties became a significant part of the elections. These 19 Arab seats could take the Netanyahu or Eisenkot blocs over the 61-seat majority mark. However, a coalition with Arab parties will not be easy. An anti-Arab veto limits the parties. This informal veto refers to the reluctance of Jewish-led political parties to form a coalition with Arab-led factions. This was also reflected in the Netanyahu-led bloc's move to bar Arab parties such as the Joint List and Ra'am from contesting the elections, a decision later struck down by the Supreme Court. For Netanyahu, who is facing the ultimate test, a coalition with Arab parties may help him secure another term amid the ongoing wars and a corruption trial. However, the incumbent has stated that a coalition with Arab parties would be "a shame and disgrace." Furthermore, teaming up with Arab parties could be an anathema to Jewish-led parties after the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. Coalition talks and the timeline After the November 4 results, the bloc will begin coalition talks as none were able to reach the majority mark of 61 seats. Soon after the results are announced, Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to begin consultations. Delegations from every party that won seats visit the President's residence in Jerusalem and say whom they recommend for prime minister. The president has seven days from the publication of the official election results to complete consultations and assign the task of forming a government under Israeli law. Results on November 4 mean that parties have a November 11 deadline to stake their claim. Once a candidate for prime minister is named, the Basic Law sets all deadlines, and Netanyahu remains caretaker leader until a new government wins a confidence vote. However, if all routes fail, Israel could see another snap vote to break the deadlock. Follow all the updates here:Nov 4, 2026, 08:50:50 ISTIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Shin Bet chief seeks probe of Arab leaders over election interference; Opposition condemns moveIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Following the initial count of the Israeli election results and Netanyahu's allegations of 'vote-theft', Haaretz reported that Shin bet chief David Zina is seeking a probe against Arab party leaders for alleged election interference and foreign influence. However, the report adds that the Shin Bet chief is moving for the probe while withholding evidence against Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas, Ta'al leader Ahmad Tibi, Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh and an unnamed Joint List lawmaker.Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara also denied the request to interrogate the leaders as law enforcement cannot question citizens or elected officials without supporting evidence.She noted that evidence was provided only regarding the unnamed lawmaker from the Joint List alliance. The move has also been condemned by Arab parties and the Opposition. Nov 4, 2026, 08:39:03 ISTIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Israeli poll body rejects Netanyahu govt's attempt to block resultsIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Ahead of the official publication of the Israeli election results, the outgoing Netanyahu government has reportedly attempted to block the publication of the results.However, as per Times of Israel, Central Elections Committee chief Noam Sohlberg reiterated late Tuesday that the official results of the October 27 Knesset election will be published as scheduled on Wednesday.Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc — who hold a majority on the panel — wrote to Sohlberg on Tuesday, asking to discuss suspected vote-buying by several Arab suspects at the CEC plenum.Nov 4, 2026, 08:29:13 ISTIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Israel opposition backs Gadi Eisenkot for PM, vows to replace NetanyahuIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Israel's opposition parties have agreed to rally behind Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot as their candidate for prime minister, setting in motion efforts to form the next government and end Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure.The leaders of the Change bloc reached the agreement during a meeting in Herzliya, where they discussed using their majority in the newly elected 26th Knesset to establish the country's 38th government. They also decided to recommend Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog for the first mandate to form the next government.Nov 4, 2026, 08:20:20 ISTIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Where the Knesset standsIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: In the 120-seat Knesset, parties need at least 61 seats to stake a claim at forming the government. According to Israel's Central Election Committee, Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats in the October 27 elections, while the opposition bloc, led by Eisenkot, won 48, meaning neither side can form a government.Nov 4, 2026, 08:19:52 ISTIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: Official results to be declared todayIsrael election results 2026 LIVE: The official results for the Israeli elections will be declared today. Amid the deadlock, the final numbers will be published in Israel's official gazette. Soon after the results are announced, Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to begin consultations. Delegations from every party that won seats visit the President's residence in Jerusalem and say whom they recommend for prime minister.