A final tally of votes in the 2026 Israeli elections has left the country in a political deadlock, as no alliance reached the threshold required to govern without a coalition. The group led by Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the largest political force with 53 seats, while the opposition Change bloc secured 48 and Arab-majority parties won 19.
The result is attributed to a higher than expected turnout of Arab voters, which blocked several direct paths to a governing majority. President Isaac Herzog will now consult party leaders to determine which candidate is most likely to form a government, while the Central Election Committee will officially confirm the vote count on Nov 2.
