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On October 27, 2026, Israelis voted in a closely contested parliamentary election amid ongoing tensions and recent conflicts. The main contenders were incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and his challenger Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the newly formed Yashar party. Arab-Israeli parties, such as Ra’am and the Joint List, secured 19 seats in total, a record high reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s leadership. Despite securing the most seats (53), Netanyahu's right-wing coalition fell short of a parliamentary majority, leaving his position uncertain. Eisenkot could potentially form an anti-Netanyahu government if he gains support from Arab-led parties and others, but negotiations remain deadlocked as no clear coalition has emerged yet.

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