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Israeli exit polls indicate deadlock in election

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Israel’s election on October 27, 2026, concluded with exit polls suggesting a political deadlock, as neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger Gadi Eisenkot secured enough votes for a majority in the Knesset. The high turnout saw late requests by Likud to extend voting hours rejected, though voters already at polling stations could still vote even after 10 p.m., when polls officially closed.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition lost its majority in Israel's October 27 parliamentary election, with 53 seats compared to the opposition’s 48 seats, including a record-high 19 seats for Arab parties. This outcome presents a significant challenge as party leaders now face lengthy and complex negotiations to form a government. The centrist Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is projected to win 20 of the Knesset's 120 seats, ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud. Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv before the election calling for an inquiry into security failures leading to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. The opposition accuses Netanyahu and his bloc of spreading unsubstantiated claims about Arab parties stealing the election and warns against Islamization.

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📰 Netanyahu Falls Short in Israeli Election
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Israel Knesset Likud Party the Central Elections Committee

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Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party had asked election authorities to keep polls open past 10 p.m., but this was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, which nonetheless said voters who were already at polling stations as of closing time would still be able to cast their ballots, even if there were lines.
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🔮 Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party had asked election authorities to keep polls open past 10 p.m., but this was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, which nonetheless said voters who were already at polling stations as of closing time would still be able to cast their ballots, even if there were lines.
2026-10-27 · The Hindu
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Israel’s election ended in an apparent deadlock on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), exit polls by major television networks showed, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. asserted
Netanyahu → end → Knesset
Polls closed at 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) in Israel’s pivotal general election, which saw high voter turnout and veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting for his political life. asserted
turnout → close → life
Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party had asked election authorities to keep polls open past 10 p.m., but this was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, which nonetheless said voters who were already at polling stations as of closing time would still be able to cast their ballots, even if there were lines. asserted
who → ask → ballots
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