Arab-majority alliance in Israel’s parliament
Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot has received the mandate to form a government. He is pursuing a national emergency coalition, seeking backing from Likud, Arab parties, and ultra-Orthodox groups while avoiding new elections and addressing security and domestic challenges.
Attal has kept a busy campaign schedule through the August holidays, aiming to close the gap with rival Edouard Philippe as France heads toward the 2027 vote. Other candidates slow down, prioritising rest for voters; Attal seeks to show determination and win over voters one by one.
The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), Balad and Ta'al announce a three-party Joint List to confront Israeli political challenges. They say unity is essential to defend Palestinian rights, rebuild trust, and push for ten seats in the Knesset, aimed at countering a fascist right-wing government.
A former Israeli police official will run on Raam's election list, making him the first Jewish Israeli to stand for an explicitly Arab party. Mansour Abbas announces the anti-crime platform and Yoav Segalovitz joins, highlighting cross-communal cooperation as polls project Raam to win five or six seats in the Knesset.
Israel’s parties have submitted candidate lists ahead of the 2026 elections. Likud and Religious Zionist Party are among the last to file, while the Joint List also appears on the slate. Polls suggest no single party will secure a majority, and democracy concerns are rising among Israelis amid a shifting political landscape.
A new wave of polls shows no bloc winning a clear 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Surveys indicate tightening odds for coalitions and room for potential cross-bloc deals, depending on small party performances ahead of the October vote.
Arab parties face disqualification challenges as Israel's election rules are tested. The Supreme Court and Central Elections Committee are at the center of rulings that could shape representation for Palestinian citizens ahead of the October 27 vote.
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 has made an emergency landing in Tabuk after a co-pilot attacked the captain and the aircraft plunged thousands of feet. Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker; the captain is hospitalised and investigations are underway. About 150 Israeli passengers were aboard.
Arab-Israeli voters are mobilising ahead of the October 27 election, with turnout surging among Palestinian citizens of Israel. Polls suggest Arab lists could be kingmakers, potentially shaping whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot leads the next government. The dynamic is redefining coalition math in a deeply divided Israel.
Israel has held tightly contested elections that have produced a record Arab-led Knesset presence: Ra’am has increased to eight seats and the Joint List to 11, giving Arab parties a combined 19 of 120 seats. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition has reached 61 seats, leaving Arab lists with potential leverage over coalition formation.
Israel has held a high-turnout election whose early counts and exit polls have shown Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition each winning roughly 50–52 Knesset seats, short of the 61 needed to form a government. Arab-led parties have surged to about 17–18 seats and are positioned to hold the balance of power as final results are completed.
Israel faces a pivotal election since Hamas’s 2023 attacks, with Netanyahu’s Likud bloc opposed by Eisenkot’s Yashar-led alliance. Polls show a tight race, a fractured Knesset, and debates over security, settlements, and Arab-party leverage. Voters weigh wartime leadership, economic stability, and the path to a possible coalition.
Israel’s election has produced no clear winner. Exit polls project Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc and Eisenkot’s Yashar alliance each short of 61 seats, with Arab parties seen as potential kingmakers. Final results are pending official tallies and coalition talks will determine the next government.
Palestinian citizens in Israel face potential intimidation as Likud and Religious Zionist activists plan to deploy about 2,000 observers to polling stations. Rights groups have filed petitions to ban armed polling officials, citing risk of violence and voter suppression ahead of Election Day.
Israelis vote in the first election since Hamas’s assault and Gaza war, with polls showing Netanyahu’s coalition facing a potential loss of majority. The campaign is dominated by security, governance, and the future of Palestinian policy as regional tensions escalate.
The 2026 elections are underway with high turnout across the country. Netanyahu and rival parties warn of irregularities, while Arab voters show strong engagement. Arabic-language ballot access and reports of arrests and suspected interference shape the day’s events.
Arab-led lists are projected to win a record number of seats in Israel’s Knesset, potentially making them kingmakers in a hung parliament. Netanyahu faces a coalition dilemma as exit polls show no clear majority, and opposition blocs weigh cooperation with Arab parties to form a government.
Israeli election results show Netanyahu’s Likud bloc and Eisenkot’s Change Bloc locked in a tight race, with Arab-led parties emerging as potential kingmakers. Final results remain uncertain as absentee ballots are counted, and the president will start consultations to form a government amid ongoing coalition negotiations.
Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming Israel's next government after securing endorsements that give his bloc a parliamentary lead. He has asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid major national security moves during the transition and has requested regular security briefings and a state inquiry into failures before the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. Coalition arithmetic remains deadlocked with Arab-led parties holding a record 19 Knesset seats.
Israel has confirmed an ongoing Shin Bet inquiry into alleged foreign interference in the vote. Officials say suspicions are being thoroughly reviewed, and that the integrity of the electoral process remains intact. Arab-led parties achieved a record 19 seats, broadening coalition considerations amid a defused but tense political landscape.
Israel’s election results have left Netanyahu’s Likud short of a 61-seat majority, with Arab-led parties winning 19 seats. The opposition bloc is weighing alliances, while the Shin Bet and election committee investigate alleged foreign funding connected to Arab groups. Final seat distribution remains uncertain as counting continues and negotiations begin.
Palestinian parties in Israel have secured a historic 19 seats in the Knesset amid record turnout, challenging the Jewish political establishment and complicating coalition talks. Netanyahu’s bloc remains short of a majority, while Arab lists push for influence without entering a formal government coalition.
Arab News reports a fragmented vote left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and Eisenkot's 48, with Palestinian parties holding 19 seats. Neither side has a majority, forcing tense coalition negotiations and the possibility of new elections within months.
The 26th Knesset opened with neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s opposition holding a majority. The president has tasked Eisenkot with forming a government within 28 days, with a possible extension. The opposition aims to push through a commission into the October 7 attacks and other reforms, while Netanyahu’s coalition remains under pressure. If talks stall, a new election could renew the political deadlock.
Arab-led parties are pivotal in post-election coalition talks as Abbas denies Hamas recognition; Eisenkot aims to form a government that includes Ra’am and the Joint List, while Netanyahu faces criticism over alleged attempts to influence Palestinian politicians.
Gadi Eisenkot has called for respect for Israel's Arab minority as the two Arab-majority parties hold a combined 19 seats in the new parliament. Netanyahu and allies have accused Arab leaders of links to Hamas, while Arab parties condemn marginalisation. The move comes as Eisenkot seeks to form a government with cross-party support.
Israel's new government talks are under way after Eisenkot is tapped to form a government. Netanyahu has urged unity to confront Iran, while Eisenkot is weighing a minority or coalition approach. Arab-led parties remain a flashpoint as negotiations proceed.