Netanyahu Leads Israeli Vote Tally

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies lead in Israel election vote tallies. Final results are expected by October 30, triggering coalition negotiations.

A drone view of an election campaign display for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, depicting Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump with the words in Hebrew "we have one opportunity to win!", the day before Israel's national election, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc secured 54 seats in Israel's parliament following Tuesday's election, according to vote tallies released on Wednesday morning. The total surpassed the 49 seats won by the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot. Neither coalition holds a clear majority, leaving the country facing complex negotiations.