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Israel election result
Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition has 48, neither has 61 seats.
Updated 11:12 UTC, 30 October 2026 · 99 reports from 16 outlets · 53 confirmed · 1 contested · 271 one-source
Top reportWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?

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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition has 48, neither has 61 seats.
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New claim Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats
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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 54 seats, opposition has 49, Arab parties have 19.
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New claim Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats
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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition 48, Arab parties 19.
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New claim Likud party won 27 seats
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New claim Netanyahu remains in charge
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New claim Israel election has no clear winner
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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition has 48, neither has 61 needed.
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New claim Opposition parties have 48 seats
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New claim Netanyahu cannot form a government
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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, opposition has 48, neither has 61 seats needed.
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New claim The pro-Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats
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Where it stands Netanyahu's bloc has 54 seats, opposition has 49, neither has 61 seats.
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New claim Israeli Arab lists won 17 or 18 seats
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Where they part Russia foregrounds Netanyahu's actions, Middle East state media centres Arab parties' role
Russian state media
TASSState mediaRTState media
Russian state media centres Netanyahu's actions and words, using terms like 'Netanyahu's bloc' and 'Netanyahu's party', and foregrounds the election results and coalition formation process, focusing on the number of seats won by different parties.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState mediaTRT WorldState media
Middle East state media centres Arab parties' role, using terms like 'kingmaker position' and 'Arab voice doesn’t count', and foregrounds their potential influence on the election outcome, while also quoting candidates' words, like 'politics of supremacy, racism, and exclusion'.
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Russian state media
TASSState mediaRTState media
Russian state media centres Netanyahu's actions and words, using terms like 'Netanyahu's bloc' and 'Netanyahu's party', and foregrounds the election results and coalition formation process, focusing on the number of seats won by different parties.
Asian media
The Times of IndiaPrivateSouth China Morning PostPrivateCGTNState media
Asian media centres opposition leader Lapid's reactions, using terms like 'a win is a win' and foregrounds the process of forming a government, with Lapid saying it will be 'hard' and requiring 'patience'.
European media
EuronewsPrivateThe GuardianNon-profitFrance 24Public broadcasterBBCPublic broadcasterFinancial TimesPrivateDWPublic broadcaster
European media foregrounds the election results and the lack of a majority, centring Netanyahu's actions and words, using terms like 'fails to secure majority' and 'smear tactics', and also quotes opposition accusations and foreign ministry responses.
US media
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US media centres Netanyahu's actions and words, using terms like 'falls short of majority' and 'alleges fraud', and foregrounds the uncertainty of the election results and the potential paths to a new government, focusing on the question of which candidate can secure the support of at least 61 lawmakers.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState mediaTRT WorldState media
Middle East state media centres Arab parties' role, using terms like 'kingmaker position' and 'Arab voice doesn’t count', and foregrounds their potential influence on the election outcome, while also quoting candidates' words, like 'politics of supremacy, racism, and exclusion'.
In their words
What the people at the centre of this story said, word for word, with the article each quote appeared in.
the words of losers.
the elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties, … threats and violence against polling station members
pave the way for the ousting of the Netanyahu government
I really hoped that the victory of Eisenkot would be obvious and we could celebrate Bibi’s defeat. The country is tired of this man, we need a change but the results are not encouraging
It is forbidden to form a government with them
If you want to know if something's happening behind the silence you're hearing now, the answer is yes
It's not a knockout victory. It's a points victory. That counts too. A win is a win
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Confirmed 53
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats, and his Likud party became the largest single party with 27.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
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“Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Likud party won 27 seats
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“Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties won 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, with his Likud party remaining the largest single faction with 27 seats, according to results released early on Friday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
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“Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party remained the largest party, with 27 seats, while the Arab parties secured a record 19 seats between them.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
Israeli police found no evidence supporting election fraud allegations
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“TheIsrael Hayomdaily reported that Israeli police found no evidence supporting election fraud allegations by the Likud party, while the Central Elections Committee sees no current grounds for concern over the integrity of the vote.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
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“It bears repeating: Israeli police and the central elections committee have said there is no evidence of election fraud.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
Palestinian Israelis make up roughly 20 percent of the country’s population
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“The level of discrimination against Palestinian Israelis, who now make up roughly 20 percent of the country’s population, hasrisendramatically since the October 7 attacks three years ago.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
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“Palestinian voters – who make up about 20% of the population – as a direct threat to the state,”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
The Joint List was projected to win 11 seats
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“The Joint List was projected to win 11 seats, while Ra'am was projected to secure eight.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
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“The Joint List, who are projected to win 11 seats, have said they'd support one from outside.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Arab voter participation reached approximately 80%
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“Arab voter participation reached approximately 80%, compared with 53.2% in the 2022 election, according to the Israel Democracy Institute.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
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“Israel’s Channel 12 also reported that voter turnout among the Arab community inside Israel reached about 80 percent, five percentage points higher than the 1999 record.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
The designated candidate will have 28 days to negotiate a coalition
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“The designated candidate will have 28 days to negotiate a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 days.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
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“The first candidate will have 28 days to form a government, with a possible two-week extension.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
The Arab parties rejected the allegations
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“The Arab parties rejected the allegations.”
RTState mediaReportsPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
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“The Arab parties and Qatar denied the allegations, while Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of seeking to”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
Likud alleged that Arab parties stole the election through serious criminal offenses
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“Shortly after the initial results emerged, Likud alleged that Arab parties stole the election through “serious criminal offenses of bribery, threats, violence, forgeries and the use of illegal software to mobilize voters.””
RTState mediaAttributesPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
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““The elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the elimination of the Jewish state through serious criminal offences of bribery, threats, violence, forgeries, and the use of prohibited software to mobilise voters,” the party said in a statement.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
Arab citizens make up around 21% of Israel’s population
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“Arab citizens make up around 21% of Israel’s population, and their representatives could play a decisive role in coalition negotiations aimed at replacing Netanyahu, who remains caretaker prime minister.”
RTState mediaReportsPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
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“Arab citizens make up approximately 21% of Israel’s population.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
The opposition camp is projected to have 48 seats
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“With all regular ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had secured 53 seats, compared to 48 for the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, while Arab parties won a combined 19 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
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“With almost 90 percent of ballots counted, projections place Netanyahu's right-wing bloc at 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, against 48 seats for the opposition camp commanded by Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
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“According to the latest results, Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, opposition parties 48 and Arab parties 19 in the 120-member Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
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“The opposition bloc, led by centrist Gadi Eisenkot secured 48 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
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“the results released by election officials early Friday showed Netanyahu's right-wing bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition, led by centrist Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, secured 48 seats.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp, led by the centrist Yashar party of rival Gadi Eisenkot, ended on 48.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
The Joint List and Ra’am were projected to secure a historic combined total of 19 seats
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“The Arab Joint List alliance and the Islamist Ra’am party were projected to win a combined 19 seats, nearly doubling their previous representation.”
RTState mediaReportsPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
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“With roughly 90 percent of ballots counted as of Thursday, the two main Arab-led parties – the Joint List and Ra’am – are on track for a combined count of19 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
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“Likud's allegations arrived as predominantly Arab factions—the Joint List and Ra’am—were projected to secure a historic combined total of 19 seats, denying both Netanyahu and his primary opponents an outright parliamentary route.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats
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“With about 85% of the votes counted, Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc was projected to win 53 seats in the 120-seat parliament, compared with 48 for Eisenkot's opposition bloc.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is on course to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
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“Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc was projected to win 53 seats in Israel's 120-member Knesset, compared with 48 for the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
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“According to thelatest tally, Netanyahu’s right-wing and ultra-Orthodox bloc is expected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is set to bag 48 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
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“The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot was projected to secure 48 seats, while predominantly Arab parties were projected to win 18 seats, according to the dailyTimes of Israel, citing the Central Elections Committee.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
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“With more than 99 percent of Tuesday’s ballots tallied, Netanyahu’s bloc held 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48 seats, Israeli outlet Haaretz reported.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
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“while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Nearly 90 percent of ballots have been counted
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“No clear winner has emerged from Israel’s election, with nearly 90 percent of ballots counted and both major political blocs falling short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
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“Israel’s Central Elections Committee has announced that the distribution of Knesset seats remains unchanged after 88.62% of the votes cast at polling stations across the country have now been counted.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
Netanyahu claims the election was stolen
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“In a statement on Wednesday, Netanyahu claimed that “the elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties,” and that Likud had uncovered evidence of vote-buying, “threats and violence against polling station members,” and repeat voting in Arab districts.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
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“In a party statement shared by Netanyahu, it claimed the elections “were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the elimination of the Jewish state through serious criminal offences”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
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“Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ by ‘foreign entities’”
Financial TimesPrivateAttributesNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ by ‘foreign entities’
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“On Wednesday night, Netanyahu reacted to the high Palestinian turnout and the success of Arab Israeli parties by claiming they had “stolen the election””
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
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“Netanyahu’s party responded with an inflammatory statement: “The elections in Israel have been stolen!” it said, claiming – without evidence – that the alleged election interference was “aimed at facilitating a foreign takeover of the Knesset, the Islamisation of Israel and toppling of the right-wing government”.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Eisenkot's opposition bloc controls 48 seats
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“Eisenkot’s opposition bloc comprises Yashar, former Prime Ministers’ Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid’s B’Yachad party, Yair Golan’s Democrats, and Yisrael Beytenu, a right-wing party led by former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman. Together, this bloc controls 48 seats.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
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“With more than 90% of votes counted in Israel's legislative elections, current projections give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats, compared to 48 for opposition Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael election delivers no clear winner
The president must nominate a candidate capable of assembling a coalition commanding at least 61 of the Knesset’s 120 seats
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“Israel’s political system does not automatically award the premiership to the leader of the largest party. Instead, the president must nominate a candidate capable of assembling a coalition commanding at least 61 of the Knesset’s 120 seats”
RTState mediaReports‘We are a country divided’: Who will feel betrayed by Israel’s next government?
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“A coalition needs at least 61 Knesset seats to form a government, a threshold no political bloc has yet reached.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“A coalition needs at least 61 Knesset seats to form a government, a threshold no political bloc has reached.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
Netanyahu says the rightwing bloc has a clear, decisive majority among the Zionist public
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““The rightwing bloc has a clear, decisive majority among the Zionist public,” he said. “We must form a strong national-right government”.”
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
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“"The right-wing bloc has a clear, decisive majority among the Zionist public, among the Jewish public and all those who support the Jewish state. That is what has become clear. A decisive majority," the PM told his celebrating supporters – although he stopped short of declaring victory.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The preliminary results show Mr. Netanyahu's alliance is short of 61 seats
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“The final count, expected on Thursday evening, is set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has fallen short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
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“The preliminary results show that Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-right alliance and the bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot, his main opponent, are both likely to be short of the 61 seats needed to form a majority government.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Netanyahu's Likud party accused the Arab parties of stealing the election
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“Netanyahu's Likud party has accused the Arab parties of"stealing" the election.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
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“Netanyahu’s Likud party has alreadyclaimedthat the election was “stolen by Arab parties” that “support terror and the elimination of the Jewish state” through bribery, threats, violence, forgeries and the use of illegal software.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
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“Netanyahu's Likud party, despite receiving the most votes, has accused the Arab-led parties of stealing the election and asked the election committee to investigate.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraelis await final election results as Netanyahu faces uncertain path to power
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“Netanyahu's Likud accused Israel's Arab-led parties of”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The Arab parties could gain a record 19 seats
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“Projections from Tuesday’s voting also showed that the Arab parties – the Joint List and Ra’am – could hold a record combined 19 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
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“The latest projections from Tuesday’s voting showed that the Arab parties – the Joint List and Ra’am – could hold a record combined 17 seats in the 120-member Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
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“Preliminary reports suggest that these parties could secure up to 17 seats combined, enough to prevent Netanyahu from reaching the required 61-seat majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
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“Palestinian parties are projected to win 19 seats, a record high.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel…
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“Parties representing Arab Israelis were projected to win an unprecedented 19 seats, leaving Eisenkot little realistic path to power without their broad backing, which many Jewish political leaders reject.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
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“The Arab parties were the story of election night. They look to have defied expectations and could gain a record 19 seats”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“The Arab parties were the story of election night. They look to have defied expectations and could gain a record 19 seats - helped by an unprecedented turnout from Israel's Arab population, who account for about one-fifth of the country and often describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“Arab parties are projected to win 19 seats, although neither Likud nor the opposition is expected to be willing to form a coalition with them.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
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“Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party remained the largest party, with 27 seats, while the Arab parties secured a record 19 seats between them.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
Eisenkot's bloc has 49 seats
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“So far, no clear winner has emerged as partial results give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 54 seats and the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot 49.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
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“A Channel 13 exit poll projected 53 seats for Eisenkot's bloc, 50 for Netanyahu's bloc and 17 for Arab parties in the 120-seat Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
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“The broadcaster projected Arab-list parties to secure 19 seats.The latest shift follows earlier projections from Israel’s public broadcaster andChannel 13that placed both rival blocs level at 51 seats each, with 18 seats for Arab parties.Channel 13had projected Likud as the single largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 23 and Naftali Bennett's Together alliance with 13.The revisions completely erased an initial lead for Eisenkot's camp, which opening projections had placed at 53 seats against 50 for Netanyahu's bloc.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
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“Netanyahu’s coalition has 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, Eisenkot’s bloc has 48, and the Joint List and Ra’am together have 19 seats, a historic high for the Arab Israeli community, which makes up about a fifth of Israel’s population”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition had 49 seats
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“Former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot’s self-styled Zionist opposition, drawing from parties as diverse as Yair Golan’s relatively left-wing Democrats and Avigdor Lieberman’s hard-right Yisrael Beiteinu, had 49 seats, also short of a governing majority in the 120-strong Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
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“With 77 per cent of ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had 54 of the 120 seats in parliament and Eisenkot’s opposition had 49.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
Golan: "Netanyahu lost"
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““Netanyahu lost. I know how to count,” he said in a statement calling for a government with Palestinians, who make up about 20% of Israel’s population.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
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“"Netanyahu lost. I know how to count to 120–65 is greater than 55. That's how Israeli democracy works. Period," Golan wrote on X.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
Arab parties held 19 seats
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“With a combined 19 seats, the Arab parties could play the role of kingmakers when coalition talks begin.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
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“The Arab-majority parties won 19 seats, a historic high, driven by record turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel of about 80 percent.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
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“Arab parties are set to win 19 seats, although neither Likud nor the opposition is expected to be willing to form a coalition with them.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“Arab parties are projected to secure a record 19 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael election delivers no clear winner
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“who are currently thought to have increased their seats in parliament to around 19.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
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“According to the partial results, the Joint List held 13 seats and Ra'am, led by Mansour Abbas, held six, giving Arab parties a combined 19 seats.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
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“With around 90% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 53 seats, the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot 48, and Arab-led parties 19.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
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“With all regular ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had secured 53 seats, compared to 48 for the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, while Arab parties won a combined 19 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
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“The Arab list parties, meanwhile, held a combined 19 seats, it added.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
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“According to the latest results, Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, opposition parties 48 and Arab parties 19 in the 120-member Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
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“His main opposition won 48 seats and Arab-led parties secured the other 19.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
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“The results from the Central Elections Committee also confirmed a dramatic breakthrough by Arab groupings Raam and the United Arab List, which together won 19 seats and could emerge as kingmakers in coalition talks.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
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“Arab-led parties won the remaining 19 seats.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
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“Palestinian parties won 19 seats, a record high.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
Likud is ahead as the largest single party, with 26 seats
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“But the party is still on its way to being the largest faction in the 120-member Knesset by a wide margin with 26 seats, defying the polls and the political fallout from Hamas’s attack on Oct. 7, 2023.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
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“On the Central Elections Committee’s count, Likud is ahead as the largest single party, with 26 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
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“The updated figures showed Netanyahu's Likud remaining the largest individual party with 26 seats, followed by Eisenkot's Yashar party with 21 and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's Beyachad party with 12.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
Netanyahu faces a corruption trial on charges he denies
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“Both of those efforts would be aimed at Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest serving prime minister who is standing trial on corruption charges.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“They have served not just as referenda on Netanyahu's leadership – as he faces a corruption trial on charges he denies – but also as votes on what kind of country Israel should be.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
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“Both of those efforts would be aimed at Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest serving prime minister who is standing trial on corruption charges.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Likud was on track to win an estimated 27 seats
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“Likud was on track to win an estimated 27 seats to 21 for Eisenkot’s Yashar party, according to projections from Israeli Channels 12 and 13, giving Likud a clear lead over all others in the parliament.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
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“Likud is projected to win 27 seats in the 120-member parliament, followed by Yashar, led by Netanyahu’s main opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot, with 21.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“Likud is projected to win 27 seats in the 120-member Knesset, Israel’s parliament, followed by Yashar, led by Netanyahu’s main opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot, with 21.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
Netanyahu's bloc was on track to win 54 seats
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“So far, no clear winner has emerged as partial results give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 54 seats and the opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot 49.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
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“Netanyahu’s bloc stood at 52 seats, against 48 for Eisenkot’s.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
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“With over 84 percent of ballots counted, The Times of Israel projected Netanyahu’s bloc to win 54 seats and Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance, 49.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
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“the partial results give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 56 seats and the opposition alliance 48.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
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“Netanyahu’s bloc was on track to win 54 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s parliament.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“With more than 90% of votes counted in Israel's legislative elections, current projections give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats, compared to 48 for opposition Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael election delivers no clear winner
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“With nearly 93 per cent of the vote counted, Netanyahu’s bloc was at 53 seats and the opposition forces led by rival Gadi Eisenkot at 48 – both well under the 61 needed to form a government.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
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“With approximately 70% of votes counted, Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc stood at 54 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, compared with 47 for the main opposition and 19 for Arab parties, according to partial election results reported by Israeli media.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 54 seats in the 120-member Knesset, seven short of a governing majority, after 72.4 percent of votes were counted in Israel’s parliamentary elections, according to Israeli media.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
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“With around 90% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 53 seats, the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot 48, and Arab-led parties 19.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
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“With all regular ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had secured 53 seats, compared to 48 for the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot, while Arab parties won a combined 19 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
Polling stations closed at 10 pm local time on Tuesday
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“Vote counting commenced after polling stations closed at 10 pm local time on Tuesday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
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“Polling stations closed at 10pm local time (20:00 GMT), but the Central Elections Committee said anyone still waiting in line at that time could vote.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Neither camp has reached the 61 seats required for an outright majority
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“But with neither party securing a clear majority, what does this mean for the future of Israel?”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
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“Crucially, neither camp has reached the 61 seats required for an outright majority in the 120-seat Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
Palestinian citizens of Israel make up about 21 percent of the country’s population of 10 million
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“Palestinian citizens of Israel make up about 21 percent of the country’s population of 10 million and have traditionally voted at lower rates than Jewish Israelis.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
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“Palestinians in Israel make up about 21 percent of population of 10 million and have traditionally voted at lower rates than Jewish Israelis.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
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“An estimated 80 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel turned out for Tuesday’s election, marking a surge in participation by a community that accounts for about 21 percent of the population.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Lapid: the Netanyahu bloc has suffered a crushing defeat
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““Don’t let anyone confuse you: the Netanyahu bloc has suffered a crushing defeat,” opposition leader Yair Lapid said in a statement.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
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“Opposition Leader Yair Lapid also claimed Netanyahu's bloc had suffered a"severe defeat."”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
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““Don’t let anyone confuse you,” he said. “The Netanyahu bloc has suffered a crushing defeat. This is a total collapse, and the public has told them to go home.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
The opposition bloc has 49 seats
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“partial results with just over 55 percent of ballot boxes counted give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led coalition 56 seats and the opposition bloc, led by challenger Gadi Eisenkot, 49 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
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“the partial results give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 56 seats and the opposition alliance 48.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
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“Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win 56 of the 120 seats in the parliament, compared with 49 for the opposition bloc and 15 for the Arab parties.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
The final vote tally will be announced on November 4
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“Final official results are expected by November 4, according to a timetable issued by Israel's Central Elections Committee.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
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“Those figures are not final, however, with the final tally expected by Friday and official results formally published on November 4.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
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“Official results are due on November 4.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
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“Once the final vote tally is announced on November 4, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will speak with party leaders about who they want as prime minister, then tap the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
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“Official results are scheduled for Nov. 4, after which Herzog will consult with parliamentary factions and select a lawmaker to attempt to form the next government.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
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“The official final results are expected no later than November 4, once appeals are reviewed.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
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“Israeli law requires election results to be certified by November 4.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Israeli exit polls show no clear winner in parliamentary election
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“Israel’s parliamentary election on Tuesday produced no clear winner, with nearly 90 percent of ballots counted and both major political blocs falling short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
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“No clear winner has emerged from Israel’s election, with nearly 90 percent of ballots counted and both major political blocs falling short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
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“Watch: 'No clear winner' in Israel election - what happens now?”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWatch: 'No clear winner' in Israel election - what happens now?
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“FirstFT: Israeli exit polls show no clear winner in parliamentary election”
Financial TimesPrivateReportsFirstFT: Israeli exit polls show no clear winner in parliamentary election
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“No clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest”
Financial TimesPrivateReportsNo clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest
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“No Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsNo Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show
Turnout hit 74.3 percent
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“By 8 p.m. local time, turnout had hit 74.3 percent —Israel’s highest rate since 1988.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
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“Turnout reached 77.7 per cent, the highest in more than two decades, and was particularly high among Israelis of Palestinian descent, who make up more than a fifth of the population.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
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“As of 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT), voter turnout reached 74.3 per cent, according to the Israeli Central Elections Committee.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
Netanyahu's bloc has 50 seats
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“Israel’s Channel 12 shows the bloc led by centrist opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot securing 52 seats in the parliament, compared with 50 seats for Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and 18 seats for Arab parties.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
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“A Channel 13 exit poll projected 53 seats for Eisenkot's bloc, 50 for Netanyahu's bloc and 17 for Arab parties in the 120-seat Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
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“The broadcaster projected Arab-list parties to secure 19 seats.The latest shift follows earlier projections from Israel’s public broadcaster andChannel 13that placed both rival blocs level at 51 seats each, with 18 seats for Arab parties.Channel 13had projected Likud as the single largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 23 and Naftali Bennett's Together alliance with 13.The revisions completely erased an initial lead for Eisenkot's camp, which opening projections had placed at 53 seats against 50 for Netanyahu's bloc.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
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“According to the latest results, Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, opposition parties 48 and Arab parties 19 in the 120-member Knesset.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot is on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is trailing rival Gadi Eisenkot's bloc in three of four parliamentary election exit polls, with neither securing a projected majority.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
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“Neither Gadi Eisenkot (left) or Benjamin Netanyahu (right) are projected to win enough seats for a majority”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“With more than 90% of votes counted after Tuesday's election, neither the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, nor the bloc of his key challenger Gadi Eisenkot look set to win a majority.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Eisenkot said 'The public has voted for change'
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“Gadi Eisenkot said the Israeli public had"spoken in favour of change"”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
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“Opposition bloc leader Eisenkot said the Israeli public had voted for change and against the incumbent prime minister.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
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““The public has voted for change,” he said.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
Israeli Arab lists were set to jump to 17 seats
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“Israel’s Arab parties are on track to win 17 seats in the Israeli parliament, according to early results and exit polls, after voting among Palestinian citizens of Israel surged to its highest level in decades.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
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“The final results could still change but one place of clear gains was among Israeli Arab lists, which were set to jump to 17 seats.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
77.7 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots
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“The Central Elections Committee said some 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
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“Israeli voter turnout surged to a historic high, with 77.7% of eligible voters casting their ballots by the time the polls closed, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
Netanyahu said "We must establish a strong, right-wing, nationalist government"
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““We must establish a strong, right-wing, nationalist government,” said Netanyahu, who was facing off in the vote against his former military chief, centrist Gadi Eisenkot.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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““We must establish a strong, right-wing, nationalist government,” said Netanyahu. “We must not endanger Israel and establish a government that relies on anti-Zionist Arab parties.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
Eisenkot said "Netanyahu, don't you dare use Israel's security for your political needs"
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“Eisenkot acknowledged that Netanyahu remained caretaker prime minister but warned that he might use security for political ends.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
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“"Netanyahu, don't you dare use Israel's security for your political needs," Eisenkot said.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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““Netanyahu, don’t you dare use Israel’s security for your political needs,” Eisenkot said.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
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“Addressing the prime minister directly, he warned:"Do not dare use Israel's security for your political needs".”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
Turnout for the election hit over 77%
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“A dramatic deadlock had been widely forecast as Israelis surged to the polls – with turnout reaching more than 77%.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
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“The vote on Tuesday, billed as one of the most important in Israel’s history, saw turnout reach 77.7 percent of eligible voters – the highest level since 1999.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
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“Supporters at Eisenkot’s watch party in Tel Aviv cheered projections as voter turnout reached 77.7 percent, according to the Central Elections Committee.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
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“Overall voter turnout was also historic, reaching its highest level since 1999 with 77.7 percent casting ballots in Tuesday’s election, the Central Elections Committee reported.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
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“The Central Elections Committee reported that 77.7 percent of eligible voters participated in the election, the highest turnout since 1999.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“Voter turnout reached 77.7 percent across the country, marking the highest participation rate recorded in an Israeli national election since 1999, according to data confirmed by the Central Elections Committee.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
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“Turnout for the election - Israel's first since Hamas' 7 October 2023 attacks - hit over 77%, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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“Voter turnout reached 77.7 percent—the highest recorded since 1999 and up 7.1 percentage points from 2022, according to the Central Elections Committee.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
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“A dramatic deadlock had been widely forecast as Israelis surged to the polls – with turnout reaching more than 77%.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
Netanyahu's Likud party would be the largest single party, with 27 seats
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“Netanyahu's Likud led with 27 seats, while former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party held 20.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
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“Netanyahu's Likud party would be the largest single party, with 27 seats”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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“With results still trickling in, it currently appears that Israel's veteran Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has done better than was widely predicted, with his Likud emerging as the largest single party.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
Arab parties were projected to win 15 seats
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“The Arab-majority parties – the Joint List, a coalition alliance of three parties, and the Muslim Ra'am party – were projected to win a combined 19 seats.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
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“Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win 56 of the 120 seats in the parliament, compared with 49 for the opposition bloc and 15 for the Arab parties.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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“Arab parties were projected to win 16 seats, which could give them significant leverage in forming the next government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win 56 of the 120 seats in the parliament
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“Netanyahu's bloc was projected to win 56 of the 120 seats in the parliament, compared with 49 for the opposition bloc and 15 for the Arab parties.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
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“With just over 57 percent of votes counted at 8am (06:00 GMT) on Wednesday, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition was on track to win 56 seats in the 120-seat parliament, with Eisenkot’s opposition bloc on 49 seats, according to tallies published by Israeli media.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
Netanyahu's governing coalition falling short of a parliamentary majority
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“in which the prime minister’s coalition lost its parliamentary majority”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
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“initial exit polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerging as the largest party but his governing coalition falling short of a parliamentary majority, potentially opening the door to a change in leadership.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
61 lawmakers needed to form a government
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“A government needs the support of at least 61 politicians to secure a majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
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“That could leave neither bloc with the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament, setting the stage for weeks or months of political jockeying to form Israel’s next government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
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“The key question now is which candidate can secure the support of at least 61 lawmakers when President Isaac Herzog consults with the newly elected parliamentary factions.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
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“Both Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition parties fell short of securing the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
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“A parliamentary majority requires at least 61 seats, placing Arab parties in a potentially pivotal position in negotiations over forming the next government.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
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“To form a government, a political party must hold at least 61 seats”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Netanyahu's Likud emerging as the largest party
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“Netanyahu’s Likud remains Israel’s largest political party, and is projected to win 26 seats, down from 32 in 2022.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for a"strong" right-wing government and his Likud is set to be the biggest party in the Knesset, Israel's parliament”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
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“while acknowledging that Likud was projected to become the “largest party in Israel”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party remains in the lead following the October 27 parliamentary election, with 97.3% of ballots counted, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Elections Committee (CEC).”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“Likud is the largest party in Israel. It is always good to learn something from the past,”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
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“initial exit polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerging as the largest party but his governing coalition falling short of a parliamentary majority, potentially opening the door to a change in leadership.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc projected 53 seats
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“Together with four far-right and religious parties – Otzma Yehudit, United Torah Judaism, Shas, and Religious Zionism, Netanyahu’s bloc controls 53 seats, ten short of a majority.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
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“With about 85% of the votes counted, Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc was projected to win 53 seats in the 120-seat parliament, compared with 48 for Eisenkot's opposition bloc.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is on course to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is on course to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
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“The election left the Netanyahu bloc with 53 seats in the Knesset, the biggest by a significant margin—though still short of a minimum 61-seat majority.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
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“So far, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, compared with 48 for the grouping led by rival Eisenkot.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel…
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“Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc was projected to win 53 seats in Israel's 120-member Knesset, compared with 48 for the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
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“According to thelatest tally, Netanyahu’s right-wing and ultra-Orthodox bloc is expected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is set to bag 48 seats.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
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“Netanyahu’s coalition has 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, Eisenkot’s bloc has 48, and the Joint List and Ra’am together have 19 seats, a historic high for the Arab Israeli community, which makes up about a fifth of Israel’s population”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
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“With almost 90 percent of ballots counted, projections place Netanyahu's right-wing bloc at 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, against 48 seats for the opposition camp commanded by Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
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“An updated Channel 12 exit poll at 3:30 a.m. (Israel time) projected 53 seats for Netanyahu's right-wing and religious bloc, compared with 49 for the main opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and another 19 for Arab parties.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
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“With all ballots counted, the pro-Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu Jewish opposition bloc has 48.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
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“With more than 99 percent of Tuesday’s ballots tallied, Netanyahu’s bloc held 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48 seats, Israeli outlet Haaretz reported.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
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“Results released by election officials on Thursday showed Netanyahu’s bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member assembly, well below the 68 seats it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
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“Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties won 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, with his Likud party remaining the largest single faction with 27 seats, according to results released early on Friday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
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“the results released by election officials early Friday showed Netanyahu's right-wing bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition, led by centrist Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, secured 48 seats.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
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“Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats, compared with 48 for the grouping led by rival Eisenkot.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp, led by the centrist Yashar party of rival Gadi Eisenkot, ended on 48.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
Some 7.3 million people were eligible to vote
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“Some 7.3 million people were eligible to vote, with tens of thousands of Israelis estimated to have flown in from abroad, mainly US, for an election seen as crucial to deciding the future character of their country.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
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“The Central Elections Committee said some 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
Contested — both sides 1
At least one outlet reports it and another denies it.
Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections
Reports it
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“We categorically deny allegations that Qatar has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activities intended to influence their outcome.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel…
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“We categorically deny allegations that Qatar has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activities intended to influence their outcome,”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
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“Qatar has categorically denied interfering in the election.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
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“Majed al-Ansari, an adviser to Qatar’s prime minister, said its government “categorically” denied any involvement in the elections”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
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“Meanwhile, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson rejected “ridiculous and dangerous” accusations his country had interfered in Tuesday’s election.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
Denies it
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“We categorically deny allegations that Qatar has interfered in Israeli elections or funded any activities intended to influence their outcome,”
TRT WorldState mediaDeniesIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
One source 271
Only one outlet so far. Shown, never hidden — treat with care.
Yousef Jabareen said his party was ready for the ousting of the Netanyahu government
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““Against a politics of supremacy, racism, and exclusion, we offer a completely different alternative”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Eisenkot would only consider partnering with parties that recognise Israel as a Jewish and democratic state
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“Eisenkot has said he would only consider partnering with any party that recognises Israel as a Jewish and democratic state”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Netanyahu posted on X that it is forbidden to form a government with Arab-led parties
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““It is forbidden to form a government with them,” Netanyahu posted on X on Friday”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
The United Arab List and the Joint List secured a combined 19 seats
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“The United Arab List, or Ra’am, and the Joint List secured a combined 19 seats”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Israel's election had a high voter turnout of 77.9 percent
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“which had a high voter turnout of 77.9 percent”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHow can Israel break its election deadlock?
Lapid: “If you want to know if something's happening behind the silence you're hearing now, the answer is yes”
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““If you want to know if something's happening behind the silence you're hearing now, the answer is yes,” he said.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Lapid requested “patience” from the public
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“He requested “patience” from the public, explaining that forming a government is the opposite of an election campaign and happens behind closed doors, out of view of the cameras.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Lapid said the opposition bloc would use every means available to form a government
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“Lapid said the opposition bloc, headed by Yashar chair Gadi Eisenkot, would use every means available to form a government, though he admitted the process would be hard and success was not assured.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Lapid: “A win is a win”
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““It's not a knockout victory. It's a points victory. That counts too. A win is a win,” Lapid said.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Lapid said Netanyahu got 53 seats
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““Netanyahu got 53 seats. A crash. Even from that small number, 13 seats belong to parties that declare they aren't Zionist,” he wrote, referring to the ultra-Orthodox parties United Torah Judaism and Shas, which won seven and six seats, respectively.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateAttributes'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
The anti-Netanyahu bloc took 67 seats in the 120-member Knesset
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“The anti-Netanyahu bloc took a combined 67 seats in the 120-member Knesset, but reaching a majority of 61 is difficult.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Israel’s outgoing opposition leader Yair Lapid claimed that the anti-Netanyahu bloc “won” the election
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“Israel’s outgoing opposition leader Yair Lapid, who is also the second most prominent leader in the B’Yachad alliance, has claimed that the anti-Netanyahu bloc “won” the election, even though it fell short of an outright victory.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReports'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
The president can extend the deadline by a maximum of 14 days if necessary
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“Under Israeli law, that individual will have 28 days to carry out the job. The president is able to extend this by a maximum of 14 days if necessary.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas denied any wrongdoing
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“Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas reportedly denied any wrongdoing and said he would welcome an investigation.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu bloc emerges ahead in Israeli election but fails to secure majority
Netanyahu claimed Palestinian parties 'stolen the election'
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“Then on Wednesday night, Netanyahu reacted to the high Palestinian turnout and success of Arab Israeli parties by claiming, again without providing evidence, they had “stolen the election,””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
About 1,200 people died on 7 October 2023
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“when Hamas attacks resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, the majority of them civilians,”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
No single party has ever claimed a majority of 61 seats
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“No single party has ever claimed a majority of 61 seats, so Israel has always been governed by coalitions.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsFriday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian…
A fresh election could take place no earlier than next spring
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“A fresh election, which could take place no earlier than next spring, is a real possibility.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
The leader chosen by the president will have 28 days to form a government
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“The leader chosen by the president will have 28 days to form a government.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
Netanyahu's bloc is eight seats short of a majority
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“With Netanyahu's bloc eight seats short of a majority, he would need to persuade at least eight opposition lawmakers to switch sides.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
Eisenkot has ruled out joining a government led by Netanyahu
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“Eisenkot, however, has ruled out joining a government led by Netanyahu.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
Israel is facing weeks, and possibly months, of political uncertainty
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“Israel is facing weeks, and possibly months, of political uncertainty after the final election results showed that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition secured the 61 seats needed to form a government.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsIsrael election results: Neither Netanyahu nor oppn wins majority; what happens next?
Netanyahu bloc in lead
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“Netanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsNetanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results
Shin Bet is investigating suspected irregularities
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“Israel's Shin Bet domestic security agency said it was investigating suspected irregularities but added it was not intended to”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of seeking to delegitimise the election results
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“Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of seeking to”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
The final results will be presented to President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday
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“The final results will be formally presented on Wednesday to President Isaac Herzog, who will then begin consultations with party leaders before tasking one of them with trying to form a government, the commission said.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
Netanyahu remains in charge
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“While the race for a 61-seat majority needed to control the 120-seat Knesset plays out, Netanyahu remains in charge.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Arab citizens make up 20 per cent of population
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“Arab citizens of Palestinian descent make up 20 per cent of the population but are often viewed with suspicion because of their sympathies with other Palestinians.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Eisenkot says Likud is trying to delegitimise results
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“Netanyahu’s main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, said Likud was trying to delegitimise the results.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Qatar denies allegations
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“Qatar issued a quick denial, calling the allegations “ridiculous and dangerous”.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesNetanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
Tibi: Netanyahu wants to launch a war against Iran
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“Netanyahu wants to launch a war against Iran in cooperation and coordination with Donald Trump after the US midterm elections, then hold another election,”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
Netanyahu cannot form a government
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“Netanyahu cannot form a government. Itamar Ben-Gvir will never be police minister again,”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
Netanyahu wants another election
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“I think Netanyahu wants another election. For now, he wants to remain prime minister of the caretaker government,”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesNetanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad…
Netanyahu’s Likud party has won the majority of votes
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has won the majority of votes in the October 27 parliamentary election, with all ballots counted, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Elections Committee (CEC).”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
Vote counting is complete in Israel’s elections
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“Vote counting is complete in Israel’s elections with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition winning a majority in parliament, Israeli media have said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
The final results of the Knesset elections will be certified and announced by Wednesday
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“The final results of the Knesset elections will be certified and announced by Wednesday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid ruled out sitting alongside Palestinian parties in government
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“On election night, former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid ruled out sitting alongside Palestinian parties in government, despite having relied on their support during their brief 2021–22 government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Avigdor Lieberman ruled out forming a coalition with Palestinian parties
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“On Thursday, another leading member of the opposition, Avigdor Lieberman, the hard-right leader of Yisrael Beytenu, also ruled out forming a coalition with Palestinian parties.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party has called on Israel’s internal security service to investigate the possibility of foreign election interference
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“Framing the result as a bid to secure the “Islamisation of Israel”, Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party has gone so far as to call on Israel’s internal security service, the Shin Bet, to investigate the possibility of foreign election interference into the large-scale Palestinian turnout.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
The anti-Netanyahu Jewish opposition bloc has 48 seats
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“With all ballots counted, the pro-Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu Jewish opposition bloc has 48.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
The turnout has given the two main electoral lists representing Palestinian citizens of Israel a combined 19 seats
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“The turnout has given the two main electoral lists representing Palestinian citizens of Israel – the United Arab List (Ra’am) and the Joint List – a combined 19 seats in the 120-member parliament, potentially giving them a decisive role in determining who forms the next government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
An estimated 80 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel turned out for Tuesday’s election
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“An estimated 80 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel turned out for Tuesday’s election, marking a surge in participation by a community that accounts for about 21 percent of the population.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Netanyahu claims Arab Israeli parties used foreign backing to steal elections
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“Prime minister claims Arab Israeli parties used foreign backing to steal elections, in which his coalition lost its majority”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
The president calls for political leaders to avoid tarnishing an entire community
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“The president, Isaac Herzog, called for political leaders to “avoid tarnishing an entire community that sought to exercise its right to vote and take an active part in democracy””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
Netanyahu was defeated at the ballot box
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““Netanyahu was defeated at the ballot box,” Jabareen said, adding that he “refuses to come to terms with the fact that the Arab public voted and decided””
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
The Joint List and Ra'am have 19 seats
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“Netanyahu’s coalition has 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, Eisenkot’s bloc has 48, and the Joint List and Ra’am together have 19 seats, a historic high for the Arab Israeli community, which makes up about a fifth of Israel’s population”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsraeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu party is currently projected to win seven Knesset seats
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“Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu party is currently projected to win seven Knesset seats, below pre-election polls that had suggested it could secure as many as nine.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
The Central Elections Committee's final report is not expected to be submitted to the president until next week
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“The developments come as the Central Elections Committee continues to update the results. Its final report is not expected to be submitted to the president until next week.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
Netanyahu's ability to form a government will depend on the final seat count
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“Netanyahu's ability to form a government will depend on the final seat count and whether he can secure support beyond his existing bloc.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
Liberman cut off contact with Eisenkot and former prime minister Naftali Bennett
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“N12 News reported on Wednesday that Liberman had cut off contact with Eisenkot and former prime minister Naftali Bennett, and had stopped answering calls from his opposition counterparts.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
Eisenkot pledged not to serve under Netanyahu
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“Eisenkot has previously pledged not to serve under Netanyahu, and political figures remain sceptical about the proposed arrangement.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
Avigdor Liberman is distancing himself from the opposition bloc and favouring a unity arrangement
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“Meanwhile, Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman also appears to be distancing himself from the opposition bloc and favouring a unity arrangement, according to reports published in The Jerusalem Post and Maariv.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring ways to form a national unity government with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring ways to form a national unity government with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot following the October 27 election.”
The Times of IndiaPrivateReportsNetanyahu's unity government gambit: Can he lure Eisenkot from opposition?
President Herzog called for a full investigation
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“Israel's President Isaac Herzog has also called for a full investigation, while warning against stigmatising the country’s entire Arab community.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
Majed Al Ansari said these accusations are ridiculous and dangerous
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“Its Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, said:"They accuse Qatar of buying off Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli political left and now, in this latest campaign, the Arab vote. These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure."”
EuronewsPrivateAttributesNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
Netanyahu accused Arab parties of benefiting from foreign interference and funding
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“Netanyahu, who has served as Israel's prime minister on and off since 1996, has accused Arab parties of benefiting from foreign interference and funding.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party are alleging election interference and fraud
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“Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party are alleging election interference and fraud after Israel’s election results left his bloc short of a parliamentary majority.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's election
Iran attempted to interfere in the Israeli election
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“Iran attempted to interfere in the Israeli election this week and will try to disrupt the US midterm elections next week, the Telegraph reports.”
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesIsrael election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel…
New elections will be called after 90 days if no lawmaker succeeds in forming a stable coalition
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“If no lawmaker succeeds in forming a stable coalition, new elections will be called after 90 days.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“If no lawmaker succeeds in forming a stable coalition, new elections will be called after 90 days.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
The CEC is expected to complete the vote count by the end of October 29
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“The CEC is expected to complete the vote count by the end of October 29 and publish the final results no later than November 4.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
The bloc comprising Likud and the far-right and Orthodox parties is projected to secure 53 seats
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“The bloc comprising Likud and the far-right and Orthodox parties that support Netanyahu and make up the current governing coalition also retains its lead. It is projected to secure 53 seats, compared with 48 for the opposition.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
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“The bloc comprising Likud and the far-right and Orthodox parties that support Netanyahu and make up the current governing coalition also retains its lead. It is set to secure 53 seats, compared with 48 for the opposition.”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s Likud leads with all votes counted — election committee
97.3% of ballots counted
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party remains in the lead following the October 27 parliamentary election, with 97.3% of ballots counted, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Elections Committee (CEC).”
TASSState mediaReportsNetanyahu’s party retains lead with 97.3% of ballots counted — election committee
Majed Al Ansari: They accuse Qatar of buying off Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli political left, and now, in this latest campaign, the Arab vote
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“They accuse Qatar of buying off Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli politicalleft,and now, in this latest campaign, the Arabvote.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
The official election results are due to be announced next Wednesday
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“The new Knesset is expected to be sworn in on November 10, while the official election results are due to be announced next Wednesday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
The new Knesset is expected to be sworn in on November 10
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“The new Knesset is expected to be sworn in on November 10, while the official election results are due to be announced next Wednesday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
Ozgur Dikmen says Zionist politicians are likely to frame the Palestinian Israeli gains as an element of insecurity and threat
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“Ozgur Dikmen, a scholar of Jewish politics, tellsTRT Worldthat Zionist politicians are more likely to frame the Palestinian Israeli gains as an element of insecurity and threat.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
Ferit Belder says the Arab parties’ electoral success is not guaranteed to translate into concrete gains
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““Despite their electoral success, it is not guaranteed that the Arab parties will be able to translate this success into concrete gains and become part of the ‘legitimate circle of coalition-building’,” he says.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesIsrael elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
Overall voter turnout reached 77.7% by the official 10 p.m. closing time on election night
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“Overall voter turnout reached 77.7% by the official 10 p.m. closing time on election night, the highest level at that hour since 1999, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
Ra'am was projected to secure eight seats
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“The Joint List was projected to win 11 seats, while Ra'am was projected to secure eight.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
The Joint List is on course for 12 seats
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“What the results show: The Joint List is on course for 12 seats with 9.14 percent, making it the third-largest party by vote share.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
Ben-Gvir said there are Palestinians in Gaza who are not worthy of life
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“In his election campaign, Ben-Gvir expressed his most genocidal views yet, saying in August that there are Palestinians in Gaza “who are not worthy of life. They shouldn’t live. They’re not even people.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
Police and the Central Elections Committee dismissed these claims
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“According to The Times of Israel, police and the Central Elections Committee have already dismissed these claims.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
Netanyahu said forming a government with Arab-led parties would be a shame
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“On Tuesday, he said forming a government with Arab-led parties would be “a shame and a disgrace”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
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“Netanyahu said on Tuesday that a coalition with Arab-led parties to form a government would be “a shame and a disgrace”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
Netanyahu won more votes than anyone else
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“How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHow Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
Between 85% and 90% of Arab voters support Arab parties
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“Today, we can say that between 85% and 90% of Arab voters support Arab parties. This is the main reason for their increased political strength,”
Fox NewsPrivateAttributesNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
Turnout in this election reached a near record high between 75% to 80%
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“Turnout in this election reached a near record high between 75% to 80%.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
Netanyahu alleged serious criminal activities took place during voting in the Arab areas of the nation
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“after he alleged serious criminal activities took place during voting in the Arab areas of the nation”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
The two parties were projected to win a combined 19 Knesset seats
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“The two parties were projected to win a combined 19 Knesset seats, according to preliminary results.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
Israel's two Arab parties are in a position to have a say in who the country's next prime minister and government will be
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“Israel's two Arab parties are in a position to have a say in who the country's next prime minister and government will be — but not if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has anything to do with it, after he alleged serious criminal activities took place during voting in the Arab areas of the nation.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential…
About a half-million absentee ballots are counted from military personnel, diplomats, people in prisons and hospitals, and others
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“Final results could come as early as Thursday evening after about a half-million absentee ballots are counted from military personnel, diplomats, people in prisons and hospitals, and others.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraelis await final election results as Netanyahu faces uncertain path to power
The election committee has said the number of reported irregularities in the election was low
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“The election committee has said the number of reported irregularities in the relatively calm election was low.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraelis await final election results as Netanyahu faces uncertain path to power
No bloc has 61 seats
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“With no bloc reaching the 61 seats required for a Knesset majority, Israel faces a potentially prolonged period of political uncertainty as rival camps seek the support needed to form a government.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael election delivers no clear winner
Israel's legislative elections have more than 90% of votes counted
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“With more than 90% of votes counted in Israel's legislative elections, current projections give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats, compared to 48 for opposition Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsrael election delivers no clear winner
Mansour Abbas said his party wanted to join a coalition led by the bloc
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“Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas said Tuesday night that his party wanted to join a coalition led by the bloc.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
Isaac Herzog said every effort must be made to avoid another round of elections
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“On Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that every effort must be made to avoid another round of elections.”
CGTNState mediaReportsWhat happens next after Israel's inconclusive election?
The coalition collapsed in 2022
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“The coalition ended Netanyahu’s 12 consecutive years as prime minister but collapsed in 2022, paving the way for his return to power following another election that year.”
RTState mediaReportsPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
The Islamist Ra’am party became the first independent Arab party to formally join an Israeli governing coalition in 2021
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“In 2021, the Islamist Ra’am party, led by Mansour Abbas, became the first independent Arab party to formally join an Israeli governing coalition, supporting a broad alliance led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.”
RTState mediaReportsPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
Ra’am denied wrongdoing
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“Ra’am also denied wrongdoing, accusing the authorities of politically motivated arrests and attempts to suppress Arab turnout.”
RTState mediaAttributesPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
Yousef Jabareen accused Likud of attempting to delegitimize Arab voters
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“Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen accused Likud of attempting to delegitimize Arab voters, dismissing its fraud claims as “the words of losers.””
RTState mediaAttributesPolice find no evidence for Netanyahu’s election theft claims
Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab government
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“Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab government after election gains”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraelis rally for Jewish-Arab government after election gains
The total number of “double envelope” absentee ballots will be between 430,000 and 480,000
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“Further, the committee estimates that the total number of “double envelope” absentee ballots will be between 430,000 and 480,000.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says the resistance will continue
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““We do not concern ourselves with who governs Israel, but let it be perfectly clear that it cannot continue its occupation and must leave our land,” Qassem said in a written statement, quoted by Agence France-Presse.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
UN rights chief Volker Turk hopes the next Israeli government will change course massively
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“UN rights chief Volker Turk has said that he hopes the next Israeli government will “change course massively” and respect international law.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
Yousef Jabareen says Palestinians are ready to pave the way for the ousting of the Netanyahu government
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““We are ready and prepared to pave the way for the ousting of the Netanyahu government,” Yousef Jabareen, leader of the larger Joint List, said on Wednesday.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
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““We are ready and prepared to pave the way for the ousting of the Netanyahu government,” Yousef Jabareen, leader of the larger Joint List, said on Wednesday.”
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
The opposition has 67 seats
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“The pro-Netanyahu bloc remains at 53 seats, while the opposition has 67, split between 48 for the Jewish-led parties and 19 for the Arab-led parties.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition had lost its mandate
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“Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition had lost its mandate, and the opposition had a firm majority.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsNetanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
No evidence pointed to systematic ballot manipulation
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“On Tuesday, the committee emphasised that no evidence pointed to systematic ballot manipulation, adding that individual reports receive prompt scrutiny.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
The Central Elections Committee confirmed receipt of Likud’s formal complaint
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“The Central Elections Committee confirmed receipt of Likud’s formal complaint, noting it is reviewing the material as part of standard procedures for election-integrity grievances submitted across the political spectrum.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
Law enforcement authorities confirmed they have uncovered no evidence to substantiate the allegations
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“Law enforcement authorities confirmed they have uncovered no evidence to substantiate the allegations.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
Israeli police have found no evidence to support allegations of election fraud lodged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party
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“Israeli police have found no evidence to support allegations of election fraud lodged by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, while the Central Elections Committee sees no current grounds to question the integrity of the parliamentary ballot, theIsrael Hayomdaily reported.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli police find no evidence backing Netanyahu's Likud election fraud claims
Eisenkot: "bringing change to Israel and establishing a Zionist mobilisation government"
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“Eisenkot said in a post on X on Wednesday that his opposition alliance was now focused on the “heavy task entrusted to us – bringing change to Israel and establishing a Zionist mobilisation government”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
More than 500,000 special double-envelope ballots remain to be counted
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“More than 500,000 special double-envelope ballots remain to be counted, potentially changing the seat distribution.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
Yohanan Plesner: “Damaging legislation and damaging practices were introduced, but they can still be reversed”
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““Damaging legislation and damaging practices were introduced, but they can still be reversed,” said Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, a nonpartisan research group.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesHere’s the latest.
Gayil Talshir: “It’s a disaster”
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““I’m not saying it’s a good scenario to take the Knesset and not be able to form the government,” said Gayil Talshir, a political scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who is advising the opposition. “It’s a disaster. But this is the hand they are dealt, and they have to play it.””
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesHere’s the latest.
The preliminary results show that Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-right alliance and the bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot are both likely to be short of the 61 seats needed to form a majority government
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“The preliminary results show that Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-right alliance and the bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot, his main opponent, are both likely to be short of the 61 seats needed to form a majority government.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
Mr. Netanyahu has never taken responsibility for his government’s lapses in failing to stop the attack
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“Mr. Netanyahu, who has never taken responsibility for his government’s lapses in failing to stop the attack, has refused to allow such an inquiry.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“Mr. Netanyahu, who has never taken responsibility for his government’s lapses in failing to stop the attack, has refused to allow such an inquiry.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc and Arab parties agree on the need for an independent state inquiry into the government’s failure to prevent the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023
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“One of the issues on which Mr. Eisenkot’s bloc and Arab parties agree — beyond wanting to unseat Mr. Netanyahu — is the need for an independent state inquiry into the government’s failure to prevent the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
The Parliament will open with a swearing in of the 120 lawmakers
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“The Parliament, or Knesset, will open with a swearing in of the 120 lawmakers.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
The Israeli Parliament will open on Nov. 10
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“But even if no government is formed, the Israeli Parliament will open on Nov. 10, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents could be well-placed to take control of the legislative process.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“But even if no government is formed, the Israeli Parliament will open on Nov. 10, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents could be well-placed to take control of the legislative process.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
16-19 seats
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“leaving Eisenkot and his allies facing a clear choice: either make a pact with Arab Israeli parties heading for a record result of 16-19 seats, or hand Netanyahu a political lifeline in the form of new elections or a unity government”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
14% of the total electorate
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“with the votes of deployed soldiers and other absentee ballots – about 14% of the total electorate – yet to be fully counted”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
Eisenkot’s bloc would have a narrow lead over Netanyahu’s coalition
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“initial exit poll projections that Eisenkot’s bloc would have a narrow lead over Netanyahu’s coalition looked increasingly in doubt”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest
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“Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that drew highest turnout in decades”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
Benjamin Netanyahu had lost his governing majority
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“Israel’s future hung in the balance on Wednesday as it became clear that Benjamin Netanyahu had lost his governing majority”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsCoalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of…
Abbas is willing to enter government with the anti-Netanyahu bloc
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“Abbas has said that he is willing to enter government with the anti-Netanyahu bloc, while Jabareen has said that his Joint List lawmakers would “pave the way for the ousting of the Netanyahu government” by refusing to oppose a minority government in exchange for some concessions on Palestine and funding for Arab communities.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
Netanyahu rules out cooperation with Arab parties
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“Netanyahu has explicitly ruled out cooperation with either Arab party, both of which have condemned his war on Gaza.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
Yashar is in second place with 21 seats
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“Yashar, led by Netanyahu’s chief rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, is in second place with 21 seats.”
RTState mediaReportsIsrael deadlocked: Do the Arabs hold the key to defeating Netanyahu?
Donald Trump wants to keep Itamar Ben-Gvir out of government
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“Buttressing that, Yediot Aharonot cited White House sources as saying the president wants to keep Itamar Ben-Gvir and possibly Bezalel Smotrich out of the next Israeli government and may even weigh in on the process.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateAttributesIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Isaac Herzog prefers a center-right coalition
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“One is that Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who will be playing a major role in choosing who forms the next government, has said he prefers a center-right coalition over holding another election.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Ra'am party has 7 seats
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“The first of the two parties went from five seats in the last Knesset to 12, and the second picked up two seats for a total of seven.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Arab-led Joint List party has 12 seats
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“The first of the two parties went from five seats in the last Knesset to 12, and the second picked up two seats for a total of seven.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party won 21 Knesset seats
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“Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party was the biggest loser of the day. It won only 21 Knesset seats, less than the polls had predicted and way behind the Likud.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
Netanyahu's Likud party was down 10 Knesset seats
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“Netanyahu’s Likud party was down 10 Knesset seats from its current parliamentary representation.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand
The country is tired of this man, we need a change
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““I really hoped that the victory of Eisenkot would be obvious and we could celebrate Bibi’s defeat. The country is tired of this man, we need a change but the results are not encouraging,” Miriam Hassan, a 40-year-old resident of Nazareth, said”
RTState mediaAttributes‘We are a country divided’: Who will feel betrayed by Israel’s next government?
7.3 million votes
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“According to the preliminary results from the Central Elections Committee, which is responsible for counting the 7.3 million votes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading with a projected 27 out of 120 seats”
RTState mediaReports‘We are a country divided’: Who will feel betrayed by Israel’s next government?
Gadi Eisenkot comes in second, securing 21 seats in the Knesset
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“The former chief of staff and head of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, comes in second, securing 21 seats in the Knesset”
RTState mediaReports‘We are a country divided’: Who will feel betrayed by Israel’s next government?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading with a projected 27 out of 120 seats
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“According to the preliminary results from the Central Elections Committee, which is responsible for counting the 7.3 million votes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading with a projected 27 out of 120 seats”
RTState mediaReports‘We are a country divided’: Who will feel betrayed by Israel’s next government?
Netanyahu lost about 10 seats from the 64 seat-coalition he assembled in 2022
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“On election night he shrugged off the loss of about 10 seats from the 64 seat-coalition he assembled in 2022 – a severe rebuke from voters by most counts – to claim that his vision for Israel had been vindicated in the poll.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
20% of the population is framed as an enemy within Israel’s borders
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“A slogan featured on many of his election posters, “The right or Palestine”, framed 20% of the population as an enemy within Israel’s borders.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
The Knesset overall has shifted further right
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“The Knesset overall has shifted further right, as have young Israelis, and after the results came in, he issued an open invitation to put their opposition to Palestinian parties ahead of their opposition to him.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
Netanyahu put racism at the heart of his campaign
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“Netanyahu put racism at the heart of his campaign, in a strategy critics said was designed both to bolster voter support and complicate post-election coalition negotiations for the opposition.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsIsrael’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
Gadi Eisenkot could extend his hand to the two main Arab parties
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“Mr. Eisenkot could extend his hand to the two main Arab parties to form a minority government.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Gadi Eisenkot's bloc and Arab parties want an independent state inquiry
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“One of the issues on which Mr. Eisenkot’s bloc and Arab parties agree — beyond wanting to unseat Mr. Netanyahu — is the need for an independent state inquiry into the government’s failure to prevent the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
The Parliament has 120 lawmakers
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“The Parliament, or Knesset, will open with a swearing in of the 120 lawmakers.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Israel's opposition may not be able to form a government
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“Israel’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control Parliament.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsIsrael’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control…
Trump said Netanyahu had done very well
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“Trump, who had urged Israeli voters to keep Netanyahu in power so the two leaders could “finish the job” in Iran, said Netanyahu had done “very well” and claimed his endorsement had “helped him a lot.””
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court
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“Netanyahu himself is wanted by the International Criminal Court in The Hague on war crimes charges he calls absurd, and faces corruption charges in Israel that he dismisses as an establishment plot.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
74,000 Palestinians were killed in the war in Gaza
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“The war in Gaza, which flattened the territory and killed 74,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities, has left Israel increasingly isolated on the world stage.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister
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“Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel election
Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh dismissed the allegation
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“But Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, who is part of the Joint List, dismissed the allegation, saying:"The losing side is constructing a racist blood libel and calling on the security agencies to use force in order to overturn the election results."”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
CEC chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg instructed the Shin Bet to investigate serious suspicions
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“On Thursday, CEC chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg instructed the Shin Bet domestic security service to investigate what he described as"serious suspicions" regarding"improper influence through foreign funding by external actors operating against Israeli interests".”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Several Western countries have imposed sanctions on Ben-Gvir
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“Ben-Gvir, the leader of the Jewish Power party, has called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, Jewish settlement of Gaza, and the"voluntary emigration" of Palestinians. Several Western countries have imposed sanctions on him for incitement against Palestinians.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Ben-Gvir has called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank
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“Ben-Gvir, the leader of the Jewish Power party, has called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, Jewish settlement of Gaza, and the"voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Arab Israelis account for about a fifth of the population
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“The two Arab parties - the United Arab List and the Joint List - are set to almost double their representation because of a surge in turnout among Arab Israelis, who account for about a fifth of the population and often describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
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“The Arab parties were the story of election night. They look to have defied expectations and could gain a record 19 seats - helped by an unprecedented turnout from Israel's Arab population, who account for about one-fifth of the country and often describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“In this election, Arab Israelis – who often identify as Palestinian citizens of Israel and represent one-fifth of the population – appeared to turn out in unprecedented numbers.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The two Arab parties are set to almost double their representation
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“The two Arab parties - the United Arab List and the Joint List - are set to almost double their representation because of a surge in turnout among Arab Israelis, who account for about a fifth of the population and often describe themselves as Palestinian citizens of Israel.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Netanyahu didn't win Israel's election
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“Netanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsNetanyahu Didn’t Win Israel’s Election. But He’s Far From Out.
1,996 Israeli ground operations in southwest Syria
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“and carried out 1,996 ground operations in southwest Syria between January and September this year.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
Israeli troops 1,160 km into Syria
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“According to a study published last week by Syrian think tank, Etana, Israeli troops have come as far as 1,160 kilometers (721 miles) into Syria from the two countries' disputed border”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
Eisenkot: no Palestinian state under his government
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“In August this year, Eisenkot himself said that,"there is no Palestinian state, and no Palestinian state will be established under the government we form."”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
Eisenkot government would halt judicial overhaul
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“The biggest differences from the current government would be at home: It would halt the judicial overhaul, open a state commission of inquiry into October 7th and pass a conscription law.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
At least 70,000 Palestinians killed
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“which has resulted in at least 70,000 Palestinians killed and Gaza devastated,”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsWhat would a new Israeli government mean for Arab neighbors? More of the same is…
Eisenkot: "announce his retirement from political life today"
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“On election night, he took to the stage at his campaign HQ and called on Netanyahu to"announce his retirement from political life today,"”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
The electoral threshold is 3.25%
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“Additionally, several right-wing parties who failed to pass the electoral threshold of 3.25% may attract fewer votes or may not even run,”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“Additionally, several right-wing parties who failed to pass the electoral threshold of 3.25% may attract fewer votes or may not even run, thereby bringing more votes to Likud and its allies.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Israel held five separate elections between 2019 and 2022
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“Between 2019 and 2022, Israel held five separate elections as Netanyahu and his rivals struggled time and again to co-operate.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“Between 2019 and 2022, Israel held five separate elections as Netanyahu and his rivals struggled time and again to co-operate.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
The United Arab list are projected to win eight seats
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“The United Arab list, who are currently projected to win eight seats, have said they'd join an opposition government,”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Eisenkot called on Netanyahu to announce his retirement from political life today
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“On election night, he took to the stage at his campaign HQ and called on Netanyahu to"announce his retirement from political life today,"”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“On election night, he took to the stage at his campaign HQ and called on Netanyahu to"announce his retirement from political life today,"”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
More than 90% of votes counted after Tuesday's election
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“With more than 90% of votes counted after Tuesday's election, neither the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, nor the bloc of his key challenger Gadi Eisenkot look set to win a majority.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
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“With more than 90% of votes counted after Tuesday's election, neither the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, nor the bloc of his key challenger Gadi Eisenkot look set to win a majority.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHow could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Bennett wants 'Zionist' parties in government
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“Bennett, meanwhile, who is currently in third place, has reversed course from the past: He has made clear that he now only wants “Zionist” parties in government and wants to exclude Arab parties.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
A partnership between Eisenkot's bloc and Arab parties could secure 61 seats
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“The numbers from exit poll projections thus far are looking clear: If Eisenkot’s bloc teams up with Arab parties, they could secure the 61 seats needed for a majority in parliament and depose Netanyahu.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
Israel's Arab-led parties are projected to win a record number of seats
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“Israel’s Arab-led parties are projected to win a record number of seats in the Israeli parliament, exit polls indicate, making them increasingly hard to ignore by the leading blocs.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhy Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
Israel voted to end Netanyahu's term
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“However, Netanyahu's main rival, the former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, has insisted Israel voted to end Netanyahu's term.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
no clear winner has emerged
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“Despite the historic number of voters, no clear winner has emerged.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
Israelis surged to the polls
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“A dramatic deadlock had been widely forecast as Israelis surged to the polls – with turnout reaching more than 77%.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsIsrael's election result is messy - here's why
Roi Zur: “Having just two well-organised lists significantly improved their vote-collecting efficiency and ground-level mobilisation”
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““Having just two well-organised lists significantly improved their vote-collecting efficiency and ground-level mobilisation – particularly for Ra’am, the Islamist party, which ran a much more efficient campaign than usual,” Roi Zur, a lecturer at Essex University and specialist in Israeli voting behaviour and election strategies, told Al Jazeera.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel reached about 80 percent
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“Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel, who account for one-fifth of the total population, reached about 80 percent, according to some estimates, also above the 1999 figures.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
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“Polls estimated voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel at about 80 percent, historic numbers that break 1999 records, Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Tuesday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
The Arab-dominated Ra’am and Joint List had 17 seats
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“Holding the balance of power, in theory at least, are the Arab-dominated Ra’am and Joint List, with 17 seats, more than enough to give either bloc a majority with which to appoint a speaker, pass legislation and form a working government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
The outgoing coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured 54 seats
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“With nearly 80 percent of votes counted by Wednesday afternoon, the outgoing coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, centred around his Likud party, had secured 54 seats, short of the 61 needed to establish a governing coalition.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
Israel's governing and opposition blocs failed to secure a majority in Israel's election
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“With Israel’s governing and opposition blocs failing to secure a majority in Israel’s election, and neither appearing ready to ally with Arab parties that could allow them to form a coalition, speculation is growing over the future shape of the government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael’s election: The battle between change and anti-Palestinian sentiment
Ahmad Tibi: “The first goal: bringing down the government of Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir”
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“Ahmad Tibi, head of the Arab Movement for Renewal, told Al Jazeera: “The first goal: bringing down the government of Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir, the government of crimes, the government of failure, and the government of racism and incitement against us.””
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Hussein Manna: “They know very well what awaits us if this government returns to power”
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““The people who were indifferent to the elections, and who did not want to participate or vote, the matter provoked them,” Hussein Manna, a resident of Majd al-Krum, told Al Jazeera. “They know very well what awaits us if this government returns to power.””
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
More than 74,500 Palestinians were killed in Gaza during Netanyahu’s term
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“The outcome of the election carries significance for the broader Middle East, with Netanyahu launching the genocide in Gaza, killing more than 74,500 Palestinians, and assaults on Syria, Lebanon and Iran during his term.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Netanyahu bears responsibility for the security failure on October 7
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“What could determine the election, though, is that Netanyahu “bears responsibility for the security failure on October 7, which opened the doors” to these wars.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Netanyahu and his far-right allies targeted Arabs in their campaigning
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“Netanyahu and his far-right allies, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have heavily targeted Arabs in their campaigning.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Participation rates in Arab towns ranged between 45 and 65 percent in recent years
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“Historically, however, Arab towns have witnessed lower participation rates in Israeli elections, ranging between 45 and 65 percent in recent years.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel have turned out in unprecedented numbers for Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“Palestinian citizens of Israel have turned out in unprecedented numbers for Israel’s parliamentary elections, with some towns reporting participation rates exceeding 70 percent.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsHigh voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu
Eisenkot called on Netanyahu to accept the results and step aside
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“Eisenkot called on Netanyahu to accept the results and step aside, while Netanyahu declared later in the night from his headquarters in Jerusalem that Likud had emerged as the country's largest party and urged the formation of a strong right-wing government.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
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“Eisenkot called on Netanyahu to accept the results and step aside, but the updated numbers underscored how uncertain the race remains.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu
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“President Donald Trump took credit Wednesday morning for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stronger-than-expected election performance, suggesting his endorsement helped shift the momentum of the race.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
The parties outside his governing bloc collectively held 66 seats
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“Despite Netanyahu's lead, the parties outside his governing bloc collectively held 66 seats, a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, creating a potential path for the opposition to challenge his leadership if it can secure sufficient cooperation from Arab lawmakers.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has 120 seats
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“Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has 120 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
Netanyahu has described a coalition with Arab parties as “shameful”
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“Netanyahu has described a coalition with Arab parties as “shameful”, while leading figures in the Jewish-led opposition have also ruled out governing with them.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
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“Netanyahu: Coalition with Arab parties would be ‘shameful’”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu: Coalition with Arab parties would be ‘shameful’
The Arab-led parties held the remaining 20 seats
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“The Arab-led parties held the remaining 20.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
Israelis voted on October 27
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“Israelis voted on October 27 and, with more than 90 percent of the vote counted, there is still no clear winner.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Can you form Israel’s next coalition government?
Netanyahu's government has a settlement expansion “revolution”
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“He said his political opponents would not reverse the government’s settlement “revolution”, declaring: “Jewish settlements will be established in Gaza.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Miri Regev said they're trying to steal the elections and the country from us
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“Transportation Minister Miri Regev, also from Likud, echoed the unsubstantiated election theft allegations in a post on X on Tuesday. “They’re trying to steal the elections and the country from us,” she said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Netanyahu accused three senior figures from Ra'am of attempting to steal the election
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“He also accused three senior figures from Ra’am, an Arab-majority party, of attempting to steal the election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Police arrested three people on suspicion of voter bribery
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“Police confirmed they arrested three people on suspicion of voter bribery, but there was no indication they held senior positions in Ra’am.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Israel dismantled its settlements in Gaza in 2005
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“Israel dismantled its settlements in Gaza in 2005.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Jewish settlements will be established in Gaza
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“He said his political opponents would not reverse the government’s settlement “revolution”, declaring: “Jewish settlements will be established in Gaza.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsraeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Netanyahu’s Likud was projected to lead with 28 seats
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“Among individual parties, Netanyahu’s Likud was projected to lead with 28 seats, followed by Eisenkot’s Yashar with 21.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
The predominantly Arab Joint List was projected to win 12 seats
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“The predominantly Arab Joint List was projected to win 12 seats, while the United Arab List (Ra’am) was expected to secure four.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
72.4 percent of votes were counted in Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 54 seats in the 120-member Knesset, seven short of a governing majority, after 72.4 percent of votes were counted in Israel’s parliamentary elections, according to Israeli media.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
Golan: We must no longer accept Netanyahu's racist division between Jewish votes and Arab votes
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“We must no longer accept Netanyahu's racist division between Jewish votes and Arab votes,”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
Yair Golan called on Wednesday for his opposition allies to work with Arab parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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“Yair Golan, the head of Israel's main left-wing party, called on Wednesday for his opposition allies to work with Arab parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as partial election results showed their support would be crucial to reaching a governing coalition.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsIsraeli opposition leader reaches out to Arab parties to unseat Netanyahu
Israel's president will consult all the leaders of elected parties within six weeks
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“After the final results are presented to Israel's largely ceremonial president, Isaac Herzog, next week, he will consult all the leaders of elected parties and ask the candidate who appears most likely to form a coalition to do so.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 triggered a series of wars
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“There were mass protests over their plan for a judicial overhaul prior to the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 which triggered a series of wars – in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The public has chosen change
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“"The public has chosen change," Eisenkot told his Yashar party after exit polls came out – most of which were initially more favourable to the opposition.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesArab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
Elovitz said high Arab turnout indicates a strong desire for partnership
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“Political commentator Tal Elovitz said that an especially high Arab turnout “indicates a strong desire for partnership”.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Tal Elovitz said a minority government is possible
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““Bottom line, at the moment, it appears there is a possibility of forming a minority government headed by Eisenkot, but this could still shift depending on the final results,” Elovitz said.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
A poll found 55 per cent of Israelis prefer a national unity government
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“A poll published on October 16 found that 55 per cent of Israelis would prefer a national unity government over new elections if the vote did not produce a clear majority.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
It took Netanyahu 58 days to form his government
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“It took Netanyahu 58 days to form his government after the previous election in November 2022.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
President Isaac Herzog will name a candidate
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“President Isaac Herzog will name a candidate who has the best chance to form a government - not necessarily the party with the most seats.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Israeli Arab lists won 17 or 18 seats
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“Israeli Arab lists made strong gains, with exit polls showing them winning 17 or 18 seats between them.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Exit polls gave the two blocs around 51 seats each
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“Exit polls from the three mainstream Israeli television networks gave the two blocs around 51 seats each in the 120-member Knesset - well below the 61 needed to govern - after initially giving an edge to the opposition led by ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Israelis voted on Tuesday
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“Israelis voted on Tuesday in their highest turnout for decades, with exit polls showing the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that of his rival are neck and neck.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAs vote count keeps Israel in suspense, what happens next?
Israel had a historical opportunity with Donald Trump to remove the existential threat of Iran
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“He said Israel had a “historical opportunity” together with United States President Donald Trump “to remove the existential threat of Iran once and for all”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
Iran is weaker than ever
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“Iran is weaker than ever; Israel is stronger than ever.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
Netanyahu eliminated Mohammed Deif, Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, Hassan Nasrallah, Ali Khamenei
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“We worked wonders that changed the face of the Middle East. We eliminated [Mohammed] Deif, [Ismail] Haniyeh, [Yahya] Sinwar, [Hassan] Nasrallah, [Iranian Supreme Leader Ali] Khamenei,” he said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
A right-wing government must be formed to ensure Israel’s long-term security
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that a right-wing government must be formed to ensure Israel’s long-term security, and that it cannot rely on coalitions with Arab parties “that are against our existence”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
84 percent of ballots counted
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“With over 84 percent of ballots counted, The Times of Israel projected Netanyahu’s bloc to win 54 seats and Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance, 49.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNetanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads polls
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“With more than 84 percent of votes counted on Wednesday, the leading Arab-led parties, the Joint List and Ra’am, were on track to secure a combined 17 seats in the 120-member Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
Voter turnout is the highest since 1999
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“Voter turnout reached 77.7 percent across the country, marking the highest participation rate recorded in an Israeli national election since 1999, according to data confirmed by the Central Elections Committee.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
The United Arab List has 2.75 percent of the vote
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“The Joint List received 5.9 percent, whilst the United Arab List (Ra'am) stood at 2.75 percent.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
The Joint List received 5.9 percent of the vote
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“The Joint List received 5.9 percent, whilst the United Arab List (Ra'am) stood at 2.75 percent.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
The Together alliance has 8.8 percent of the vote
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“The Together alliance, headed by former prime minister Naftali Bennett, followed in third place with 8.8 percent.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
Yashar party has 16 percent of the vote
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has led the early parliamentary election count with more than 24 percent of the vote, followed by former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party with 16 percent, Israel'sYedioth Ahronothdaily reported.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
The Central Elections Committee counted 30 percent of total ballots cast
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“The Central Elections Committee counted 30 percent of total ballots cast, according to media reports.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
Netanyahu's Likud party has led the early parliamentary election count with more than 24 percent of the vote
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has led the early parliamentary election count with more than 24 percent of the vote, followed by former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party with 16 percent, Israel'sYedioth Ahronothdaily reported.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNetanyahu's Likud tops early results, but path to power remains uncertain
Netanyahu: “The Likud party is the largest party – nobody can compete with us”
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““What we’ve seen is that the Likud party is the largest party – nobody can compete with us,” he said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
Eisenkot: “This will be a new start”
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“Addressing supporters at his Yashar party headquarters, Eisenkot said, “This will be a new start. A real new start on a new path. The old era is over, and Israel is starting a new era.””
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
Netanyahu said his Likud party is dominant
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“But the prime minister told supporters that his Likud party is dominant and called for the formation of a “national right-wing government”.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
Turnout was up 7.1 percentage points from 2022
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“Turnout was up 7.1 percentage points from 2022, when Netanyahu, who has served as prime minister on and off since 1996, returned to office.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“The figure is about 7.1 percentage points higher than the 70.63 percent recorded in the previous election in 2022, and the highest turnout in a Knesset election since 1999, when 78.7 percent of eligible voters participated.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Eisenkot's alliance was set to win 49 seats
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“Eisenkot’s alliance was set to win 49, and the Arab parties were on track for 17 seats, Israeli media reported.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsFive key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
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“With just over 57 percent of votes counted at 8am (06:00 GMT) on Wednesday, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition was on track to win 56 seats in the 120-seat parliament, with Eisenkot’s opposition bloc on 49 seats, according to tallies published by Israeli media.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
Netanyahu: "The Jewish and Zionist majority must unite"
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“Netanyahu said, noting that Likud was projected to remain the single largest party."The Jewish and Zionist majority must unite.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics
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“Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, insisting voters rejected his leadership even as updated television exit polls showed Netanyahu's bloc edging ahead in a tightening contest.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsOpposition vows to topple Netanyahu, but Israel's ballot delivers no knockout blow
Netanyahu said “If we don’t wake up now, we’ll find ourselves with a government of Mansour Abbas and Ahmad Tibi”
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“If we don’t wake up now, we’ll find ourselves with a government of Mansour Abbas and Ahmad Tibi,” he said, referring to two leading Palestinian members of the Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
Mansour Abbas hopes the final election results will allow the anti-Netanyahu bloc to win 61 seats
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“The leader of Ra’am, or the United Arab List, Mansour Abbas, said he hopes the final election results will allow the anti-Netanyahu bloc, including his party, to win the 61 seats required to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
The Knesset has passed more than 100 laws discriminating against Palestinian citizens of Israel
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“The Knesset has passed more than 100 laws discriminating against Palestinian citizens of Israel, who also face discrimination in receiving state funds, Odeh said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab parties could win 18 seats in Israeli elections, exit polls suggest
Abbas: we will transform the mandate we received into a new reality in the country
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““We will transform the mandate we received into a new reality in the country,” Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Ra’am), told reporters.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
Gattas: we refuse the occupation and racism, and we will remain here
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““We refuse the occupation and racism, and we will remain here,” Gattas said, according to the Reuters news agency.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
Eisenkot: the initial projections showed a “complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the October 7 government”
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“Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party and a former military chief of staff, told supporters after voting closed that the initial projections showed a “complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the October 7 government”, according to the AFP news agency.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
The unaligned Arab-led parties have 15 seats
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“They also give the unaligned Arab-led parties 15 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
Netanyahu’s Likud-led coalition has 56 seats
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“partial results with just over 55 percent of ballot boxes counted give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led coalition 56 seats and the opposition bloc, led by challenger Gadi Eisenkot, 49 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls trigger heated debate across Israeli political divide
A new government must win a parliamentary confidence vote by a simple majority
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“To be sworn in, a new government must win a parliamentary confidence vote by a simple majority, which can be fewer than 61 votes if a number of parties abstain.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
Lapid: "the public has told them to go home"
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““This is a total collapse, and the public has told them to go home,” Lapid said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
Netanyahu has served as prime minister for nearly 19 of the past 30 years
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“Netanyahu, who heads Likud, has served as prime minister for nearly 19 of the past 30 years and has repeatedly survived political crises.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
Arab-led parties have 16 seats
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“The results also show the Arab-led parties, which are not part of either coalition, on course to secure 16 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNo clear mandate projected in Israel election: What’s next?
Arab towns in Israel celebrate historic Knesset gains
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“Arab towns in Israel celebrate historic Knesset gains with fireworks”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsArab towns in Israel celebrate historic Knesset gains with fireworks
Yair Golan says the public has dismissed Netanyahu's rule
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“We have been granted a historic opportunity to form a government of genuine change in Israel, and we have no intention of letting it slip away,”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
Benny Gantz urges a broad unity government
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“Israelis chose'change'—it must be the right kind of change,”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
Gadi Eisenkot will act to replace the Netanyahu government
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“If these are the final results, it is a victory for the mainstream Zionist majority in Israel. I will act immediately to carry out the will of the people, to replace the Netanyahu government, and to form a Zionist government of national mobilisation as soon as possible.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
Yair Lapid says the public told Netanyahu to get lost
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“Don’t let them confuse you: The Netanyahu bloc suffered a harsh defeat. This is a total collapse and the public told them to get lost and go home.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
The Netanyahu bloc suffered a harsh defeat
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“Don’t let them confuse you: The Netanyahu bloc suffered a harsh defeat. This is a total collapse and the public told them to get lost and go home.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributes'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
Netanyahu's governing coalition is bleeding its majority
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“Israeli political leaders have erupted into fierce public warfare after parliamentary exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition bleeding its majority and falling short of an outright parliamentary majority.”
TRT WorldState mediaReports'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
Israeli political leaders have erupted into fierce public warfare
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“Israeli political leaders have erupted into fierce public warfare after parliamentary exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition bleeding its majority and falling short of an outright parliamentary majority.”
TRT WorldState mediaReports'Told to get lost': Israeli opposition declares Netanyahu finished as exit polls spark…
The election was Israel's first national election since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack
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“Tuesday’s vote comes at a critical time for Israel. It was the first national election since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Merz: "Let us join forces to work toward a big, interregional agreement with the members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership"
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““Let us join forces to work toward a big, interregional agreement with the members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership,” Merz said, urging the European Union to prioritize free trade negotiations with Asian middle powers.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Lavrov: "We’ll see what they propose. If they offer something that benefits us economically and financially, then why not?"
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““We’ll see what they propose. If they offer something that benefits us economically and financially, then why not?” Lavrov said.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Eisenkot: "the initial exit poll results indicate a complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the Oct. 7 government among the Zionist majority and the majority of Israeli citizens"
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““The initial exit poll results indicate a complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the Oct. 7 government among the Zionist majority and the majority of Israeli citizens,” Eisenkot said on Tuesday, vowing to immediately replace the current government.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Arab parties secured 18 seats in the parliament
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“Israel’s Channel 12 shows the bloc led by centrist opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot securing 52 seats in the parliament, compared with 50 seats for Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and 18 seats for Arab parties.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Israel's Channel 12 shows the bloc led by centrist opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot securing 52 seats in the parliament
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“Israel’s Channel 12 shows the bloc led by centrist opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot securing 52 seats in the parliament, compared with 50 seats for Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and 18 seats for Arab parties.”
Foreign PolicyPrivateReportsDecoding Israel’s Election Results
Eisenkot: "the public has spoken, this is a victory for the Zionist-statist majority in Israel"
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“If these are the final results, this is a victory for the Zionist-statist majority in Israel," Eisenkot said.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
5,449,277 people cast their ballots
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“According to the committee, 5,449,277 people had cast their ballots out of 7,331,981 eligible voters.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
Voter turnout was 74.3%
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“The Central Elections Committee earlier reported voter turnout of 74.3% as of 8 pm local time (1800GMT).”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is trailing rival Gadi Eisenkot's bloc in three of four parliamentary election exit polls
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is trailing rival Gadi Eisenkot's bloc in three of four parliamentary election exit polls, with neither securing a projected majority.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsNeither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for majority in 120-seat Knesset — Israeli exit…
Netanyahu rallies Likud voters with megaphone in shopping mall
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“Netanyahu rallies Likud voters with megaphone in shopping mall”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsNetanyahu rallies Likud voters with megaphone in shopping mall
Trump claimed his endorsement of Netanyahu had helped 'a lot'
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“US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that his endorsement of Netanyahu had helped “a lot”.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
Voter turnout was nearly 78 per cent
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“After a turnout of nearly 78 per cent, the highest since 1999, Eisenkot said it would be a mistake to hold a second election and vowed to work “swiftly” to form a government.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
77 per cent of ballots were counted
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“With 77 per cent of ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had 54 of the 120 seats in parliament and Eisenkot’s opposition had 49.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
Netanyahu's bloc had 54 of the 120 seats in parliament
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“With 77 per cent of ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had 54 of the 120 seats in parliament and Eisenkot’s opposition had 49.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsNetanyahu’s bloc leads Israeli vote count, but remains short of a majority
5.69 million voters cast their ballots
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“The Central Elections Committee said some 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsExit polls following Israeli elections indicate no clear winner
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“The commission said at least 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – turned out to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Ben Gvir said "It would be a terrible mistake"
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“"It would be a terrible mistake," said Ben Gvir, who champions the expulsion of Palestinians and would likely be excluded from any unity government.”
EuronewsPrivateReportsIsrael election: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted but short of…
1,200 people killed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023
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“The vote was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership following three years of war and continuing questions about responsibility for the security failures that allowed Hamas terrorists to kill approximately 1,200 people and abduct 251 others on Oct. 7, 2023.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsNetanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
Ben-Gvir described the level of Palestinian voter turnout as crazy
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“In a statement, Ben-Gvir described the level of Palestinian voter turnout as"crazy", urging supporters to vote for his Jewish Power party if they wanted the country to be Jewish and Zionist.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
Mansour Abbas said Netanyahu is lying and inciting
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“United Arab List head Mansour Abbas, who could emerge as a kingmaker in a close election, said Netanyahu is"lying and inciting" to mobilise his voters.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
Netanyahu claimed three senior officials of the United Arab List had been arrested with envelopes full of cash
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“Netanyahu also claimed that three senior officials of the United Arab List had been arrested with envelopes full of cash in the south.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
Netanyahu said Arabs are voting
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“Cars flying Netanyahu's Likud party flags drove through West Jerusalem on Tuesday blaring the Islamic call to prayer and urging supporters to cast their ballots because"Arabs are voting", witnesses said.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsRacist incitement — Tense Netanyahu targets Palestinian-Arab minority in crucial Israel…
Exit polls are soon
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“Israel election results live: Exit polls soon as Netanyahu faces tight race”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election results live: Exit polls soon as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israel election results are live
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“Israel election results live: Exit polls soon as Netanyahu faces tight race”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election results live: Exit polls soon as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israeli elections are underway
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“Jerusalem Daily: Israeli elections underway”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsJerusalem Daily: Israeli elections underway
Smotrich: Do not despair! It is still possible to win
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““Do not despair! It is still possible to win,” Smotrich said in a post on X.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
7.33 million eligible voters
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“The commission said at least 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – turned out to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Israel election turnout hits 77.7%
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“The commission said at least 77.7 percent of eligible voters – or more than 5.69 million of about 7.33 million voters – turned out to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s election.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsIsrael election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
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Netanyahu-led bloc at 53 seats, Eisenkot-led bloc at 48 seats
Israel elections: Netanyahu attacks Arab parties as they emerge as potential kingmakers
Israel elections: Netanyahu attacks Arab parties as they emerge as potential kingmakers
Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority
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RT State media
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ChinaOwner: China Media Group (China Central Television)Paid by: Chinese state budget
Al Jazeera State media
QatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkPaid by: funded by the State of Qatar
- How can Israel break its election deadlock?
- Israel election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
- ‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
- Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
- Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab government after election gains
- No clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted
The New York Times Private
United StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyPaid by: subscriptions + advertising
- An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will Change
- What Israeli Election Results Reveal About the Electorate
- No Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show
- With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?
- How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
- Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path
TRT World State media
TürkiyeOwner: Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)Paid by: Turkish state budget + advertising
- Netanyahu bloc lacks majority; Arab parties hold kingmaker position, final tally shows
- Netanyahu wants new election, but opposition can block it, says Arab Party leader Ahmad Tibi
- Israeli opposition, Arab party slam Netanyahu for stoking election chaos
- Israel elections: What the record tally by Arab parties means for Zionist politics
- Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu faces uncertain path to power
- Israel election delivers no clear winner
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- Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
- Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
- How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
- How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
- Israel's election result is messy - here's why
- Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
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- Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?
- Israeli leader Netanyahu accused of using ‘ugly’ smear tactics to cling to power
- Israel election results live: Qatar says accusations of election interference in Israel ‘ridiculous and dangerous’
- Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
- Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority
- Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
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- Netanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
- Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential kingmakers
- Netanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive
- Netanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock
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