Israel Election 2026

Chanting "There is no change without partnership," protesters gathered outside Eisenkot's Herzliya home, urging cooperation with Arab parties after the opposition fell 13 seats short of a majority.

Eisenkot could command a 67-seat majority with the Arab parties, but three of his bloc’s four parties explicitly ruled that out.

In addition, 20% preferred holding new elections, while 12% supported a rotation government with Netanyahu. Just 7% favored forming a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties.

The Shin Bet says its inquiry into suspected foreign funding is unfinished and limited, and must not be used to discredit Arab citizens who voted lawfully.

Notably, both blocs fell short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority without the support of the Arab parties, which won a record-breaking combined total of 19 seats. 

Polymarket is investigating suspicious bets placed by hundreds of new accounts on Netanyahu's election performance, with some traders reportedly cashing out more than $100,000.

Uncounted double-envelope ballots could still push the Reservists’ Party and the Economic Party over the threshold, a top pollster says.

Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of launching an organized campaign to delegitimize Tuesday's election results, vowing to prevent any delay in the new Knesset's swearing-in.

Following inconclusive election results, Bibas called for a broad national unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot, while demanding an investigation into alleged Qatari funding.

Shas has lost about 30% of its voters since 2022, leaving the ultra-Orthodox party with barely half its previous representation.