Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Wins 53 Seats but Falls Short of Majority

November 2, 2026 — World News. Israel’s final election results have left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc short of a majority, setting up difficult coalition negotiations and uncertainty about who will lead the next government.

Final seat count

The pro-Netanyahu bloc won 53 seats, the main opposition bloc 48, and Arab-led parties 19 in the 120-seat Knesset. A governing majority requires 61 seats. Neither major bloc can govern on its own.

What happens next?

President Isaac Herzog is expected to receive the official results November 4 and then assign a politician the task of assembling a coalition. The new Knesset is scheduled to convene November 10. Coalition building could prove particularly challenging because some opposition figures have ruled out working with Arab-led parties, despite their potentially decisive seats.

What about election allegations?

Netanyahu and Likud allies have raised allegations of voting irregularities, but election officials rejected claims of systematic violations and said the inquiries would not change the results. Allegations should not be confused with established findings.

What it means

Netanyahu remains prime minister while the political process unfolds, but the election did not give his alliance a governing majority. The outcome may depend on negotiations across deep political divisions. If no workable coalition emerges, another election is possible.

Sources: Associated Press; Times of Israel, Central Elections Committee results.