Israeli politician and journalist in Derekh Eretz
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.
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.
Final Israeli election results place Likud as the largest party with 27 seats; the anti-Netanyahu bloc trails. Arab parties reach historic high, complicating coalition talks. Turnout holds at 77.9% as Shin Bet probes possible foreign interference. President Herzog will begin consultations with party leaders to designate who will attempt to form the next government.