Israel’s election has ended without a clear winner, according to preliminary exit polls, leaving the country facing uncertainty over who will form its next government.
Exit polls from major Israeli television networks indicate that the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot may secure around 52–53 seats, compared with approximately 50 seats for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporting bloc. Neither side appears to have reached the 61 seats required for a majority in Israel’s 120-seat Knesset.
Arab-led parties are projected to win around 17–18 seats, potentially giving them a significant role in negotiations over the next government. However, cooperation between the major blocs and Arab parties remains politically contentious.
The result could shape Israel’s political direction following years of conflict and domestic division. Although exit polls suggest an advantage for the opposition bloc, they are not final results. Official vote counts and coalition negotiations will determine whether a government can be formed.
If no viable coalition emerges, Israel could face another election.
Attention now turns to the official results and negotiations among political parties. President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders as the process of forming a government begins.
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