Israel Election: Netanyahu Falls Short of Majority as Arab Parties Gain Influence
Israel’s October 27 election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a challenge to form the next government. Partial results show his bloc projected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 48. Arab-led parties could secure 19 seats. A party or coalition needs 61 seats in the 120-member Knesset to form a majority government. This gives Arab parties a key role in coalition talks. Netanyahu also faces criticism over the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, military-service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews, and ongoing regional conflicts. Final results and government formation remain uncertain.
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