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What's next as Israel sees no clear winner with 88% of votes counted

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Israel has not yet declared a clear winner in its recent election as 88% of the votes have been counted. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s party nor its primary challenger, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has secured enough seats to form a governing coalition on their own. Jon Alterman from CSIS provides analysis on this situation.
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On October 27, 2026, Israel held parliamentary elections for the Knesset, with tensions high following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Tens of thousands protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, calling for a commission to investigate security failures. The election could potentially end Netanyahu’s long-term rule as opposition leaders campaigned for change, emphasizing national unity and accountability. After the vote, President Isaac Herzog began consultations on November 4 to decide who would be tasked with forming the new government amid rivalries between Netanyahu's Likud party and Gadi Eisenkot's coalition.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's PERSON · 1× CSIS ORG · 1× Gadi Eisenkot PERSON · 1× Israel GPE · 1× Jon Alterman PERSON · 1×

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In Israel, 88% of the votes have been counted, but neither Benjamin Netanyahu's party nor his main opposition, Gadi Eisenkot, has enough seats to form a majority coalition.
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In Israel, 88% of the votes have been counted, but neither Benjamin Netanyahu's party nor his main opposition, Gadi Eisenkot, has enough seats to form a majority coalition. asserted
party → count → coalition
Jon Alterman from CSIS, has more. asserted
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