Benjamin Netanyahu's party leads Israeli elections but lacks a parliamentary majority

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party remains the largest political group following the Israeli legislative elections, but the party and its allies lack the seats required to form a government. According to the Election Commission, the outgoing right-wing and far-right coalition secured 53 of the 120 seats in the Knesset. The centrist opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot obtained 48 seats.

The election held on Tuesday, October 27, saw a 77% voter turnout, the highest since 1999. While Likud remains the largest single party with 27 seats, the results necessitate coalition negotiations. Potential options for a future government include a national unity executive or a minority government.