All eyes on the president: Change bloc moves to seize Knesset as Netanyahu fights back
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the recent election. The opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is planning to seize control of the Knesset and form a new government. Netanyahu's party has accused Arab-led parties of 'stealing' the election. The opposition bloc has announced plans to act immediately to replace Netanyahu's government with a National Emergency Government.
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- ✓ Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in the recent election.
- ✓ The main opposition bloc won 48 seats in the recent election.
- ✓ Arab-led parties secured 19 seats in the recent election.
- ✓ The opposition bloc plans to act immediately to replace Netanyahu's government with a National Emergency Government.
What changed
The opposition bloc has announced plans to act immediately to replace Netanyahu's government with a National Emergency Government, leveraging their parliamentary majority in the Knesset.
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Netanyahu fights back as Change bloc moves to seize Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority in the recent election. The opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is planning to seize control of the Knesset and form a new government. Netanyahu's party has accused Arab-led parties of 'stealing' the election. The opposition bloc has announced plans to act immediately to replace Netanyahu's government with a National Emergency Government.
Why it matters
The recent election results show Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats, while the main opposition bloc won 48 seats, and Arab-led parties secured 19 seats. This development has led to a fight for control of the Knesset, with the opposition bloc seeking to form a new government. The outcome will determine the future of Netanyahu's leadership and the direction of Israel's policy.
What is confirmed
- Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in the recent election.
- The main opposition bloc won 48 seats in the recent election.
- Arab-led parties secured 19 seats in the recent election.
- The opposition bloc plans to act immediately to replace Netanyahu's government with a National Emergency Government.
Still unconfirmed
- Netanyahu lacks public trust to renew Iran war, according to Democrats chairman Yair Golan.
What to watch next
- The consultation of Knesset party leaders by Israel's president
- The formation of a new government by the opposition bloc
- The response of Netanyahu's party to the opposition's plans
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- The Jerusalem Post — Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot, Netanyahu race to 61 Knesset seats
- www.israelhayom.com — All eyes on the president: Change bloc moves to seize Knesset as Netanyahu fights back
- The Times of Israel — Liberman said to meet Eisenkot for first time since election, expected to meet Lapid
- Ynetnews — Eisenkot's bloc races to secure mandate as Netanyahu rivals seek to block judicial reform
- Haaretz — Eisenkot Bloc Parties Aim to Get Mandate From President to Form Coalition - Israel Elections 2026
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