Israeli parliamentary elections concluded without a clear winner, leaving the Knesset in a deadlock. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, while the main opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot, won 48. Arab-led parties achieved an unprecedented 19 seats. Neither coalition reached the 61-seat threshold needed for a majority.
Negotiations between parties began as political horse-trading intensified. Netanyahu’s group lost its previous majority but remains the largest faction. The opposition’s gains signal shifting political dynamics. Arab parties’ strong showing highlights growing influence.
This outcome follows a tight race where no single bloc secured enough support. The situation echoes past election cycles marked by coalition-building challenges. With 120 seats in total, forming a government will require complex negotiations. The political landscape remains uncertain as parties seek alliances to meet the required threshold.
