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Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Leads with 53 Seats as 90% of Votes Counted

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With approximately 90% of votes counted in Israel's 26th Knesset elections, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to secure 53 seats. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to win 48 seats, while two Arab parties will collectively hold 19 seats. The final results are due by November 4, 2026, with a voter turnout of 77.7%. The ongoing count of special ballots could still influence the final seat allocation.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats in the 26th Knesset elections with 90% of votes counted.
The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 48 seats.
Two Arab parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, are projected to win a combined 19 seats.
The final official results of the election are expected to be published no later than November 4, 2026.
Voter turnout for the election was 77.7%, with over 5.6 million citizens participating.
The ongoing count of special ballots could still affect the final seat distribution.

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As of Wednesday, October 28, with approximately 90% of votes counted in Israel's 26th Knesset elections, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats. The Central Elections Committee reported that over 5.1 million votes have been tallied, with nearly 90% deemed valid. The results show Netanyahu's bloc, comprising Likud, Shas, United Torah Judaism, Otzma Yehudit, and Religious Zionism, securing 53 seats. The opposition agreement led by Gadi Eisenkot, including Yachad, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Democrats, is projected to win 48 seats. Two Arab parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, are expected to gain a combined 19 seats. These figures have remained largely consistent as the vote count progressed, with minor shifts observed in the distribution of seats as more ballots were processed. Parties like Miluimnikim ve'Kalkalit and Amcha Yisrael are currently falling short of the 3.25% electoral threshold. The final official results are expected by November 4, 2026. Voter turnout for the October 27 election was 77.7%, with over 5.6 million citizens participating. The counting process continues, including ballots from soldiers, diplomats, prisoners, and hospital patients, which could potentially alter the final seat distribution.