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60 for Eisenkot, 46 for Netanyahu: Who gets first shot at forming Israel's government?

President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with Israel's newly elected parties on Wednesday, with Gadi Eisenkot poised to receive more endorsements than Benjamin Netanyahu; Avigdor Liberman and United Torah Judaism remain undecided, while Arab parties could prove pivotal in determining the next government

Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 11.01.26

Israel voted for change, not another deal to keep Netanyahu in power

Opinion: After a divisive election, president Herzog must resist another Netanyahu deal, include Arab parties in the next government and give voters the change they demanded

Shimon Shiffer | 11.01.26

Eisenkot courts ultra-Orthodox parties as Likud hunts for opposition defectors

With the new Knesset set to convene November 10, the opposition bloc seeks to replace Speaker Amir Ohana with Arab party backing, then pursue Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry, repeal judicial overhaul laws and advance compulsory service legislation

Yuval Karni, Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger | 11.01.26

Eisenkot sets conditions for coalition, vows to use Knesset majority to reverse Netanyahu policies

After meeting Yair Lapid, Yashar! chief welcomes any MK backing universal service and dismantling Hamas' rule in Gaza; he vows to avoid another election and support military action only against immediate threats before a new government takes office

Yuval Karni | 10.31.26

Israel's election deadlock: Likud doubts unity as Eisenkot weighs a risky coalition gamble

Yair Golan favors a government backed by Arab parties, but Avigdor Liberman and Naftali Bennett are reluctant; support from United Torah Judaism could provide another path, though disputes over military conscription threaten to derail any deal

Moran Azulay | 10.31.26

Europe's fears, Ramallah's hopes and Trump's dilemma: World braces for Israel's political deadlock

Israel's election deadlock sparks concern: Trump may help form a unity government; Abbas hopes to resume negotiations; Germany fears Gaza aid delays; France says policy won't change without Netanyahu; Iran braces for war, Arab states expect no shift

Tal Amoday | 10.31.26

No total victory: Israel needs unity, not another election

Opinion: Israel's election has left both political blocs short of a majority, making a unity government essential, however unappealing; the surge in Arab voter turnout also exposes a deeper failure to understand the country's Arab citizens and their political differences

Chen Artzi Sror | 10.31.26

Israel can't be governed with those who refuse to condemn Hamas

Opinion: Hundreds of thousands of Arab Israelis voted this week, and democracy demands their voices be heard, but governing together remains difficult when some political leaders share the views of Israel's bitterest enemies

Rabbi David Stav | 10.30.26

Israeli stocks extend losses after inconclusive election, TA-35 down 3% since vote

Tel Aviv shares fall more than 1% Friday as political uncertainty weighs on markets following inconclusive Knesset election; technology and insurance stocks lead declines, with Nova, Tower and Camtek plunging about 7%

ynet | 10.30.26

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‘LA’s Mamdani’ eyes mayor’s office, but her fellow socialists stand in the way

Democratic Socialists of America leaders demand that Nithya Raman endorse BDS and oppose arms shipments to Israel through LAX or risk losing their backing; a 40%-40% poll tie with Mayor Karen Bass leaves many Jewish voters facing a difficult choice

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.30.26

How Netanyahu's bloc gained 83,000 votes but lost 11 Knesset seats

Despite winning more votes than in 2022, Netanyahu's bloc fell from 64 seats to 53 as Arab parties surged from 10 to 19 seats; higher turnout, Shas' collapse and fewer votes wasted below the electoral threshold reshaped Israel's political map

Yaron Drukman | 10.30.26

Israel election results unaffected by foreign interference probe, committee says

Central Elections Committee says investigation into suspected foreign interference will not affect results submitted to President Herzog on November 4; officials reject speculation, stress no community is under suspicion and confirm 77.9% voter turnout

ynet | 10.30.26

Eisenkot faces coalition trap as Netanyahu keeps unity question open

With votes counted, political figures expect Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to form a government, but Haredi draft exemption demands and coalition partners' red lines leave him few options; Netanyahu has yet to signal whether he would consider a unity government

Moran Azulay | 10.29.26

Israel's election results are in: How a government is formed or new elections are triggered

With no bloc winning a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders before choosing who gets the first chance to form a government; if coalition talks fail, another candidate or a last-ditch effort backed by 61 lawmakers could avert fresh elections

Amir Ettinger | 10.29.26

Netanyahu ally offers Eisenkot path to PM, demands Haredi draft exemption

With 99% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats to Eisenkot's 48; ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism plans to offer the opposition leader support for prime minister if he backs a military draft exemption law, even as final election results await certification

ynet Global | 10.29.26

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