How war, security and coalition math are shaping the Israeli election — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-war-security-and-coalition-math-are-shaping-the-israeli-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel Election Heads Toward Deadlock as Netanyahu Lacks Majorityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-war-security-and-coalition-math-are-shaping-the-israeli-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-war-security-and-coalition-math-are-shaping-the-israeli-election#u161808Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:13:13 +0000Israel faces political deadlock following a closely contested election where neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, secured an outright majority. The campaign centered heavily on national security, the impact of years of war involving Iran and Gaza, and scrutiny over the October 7, 2023, attacks. Additional contentious issues driving the campaign included ultra-Orthodox military conscription, ethnic tensions, and underlying economic schisms masked by the war-focused debate.Why it mattersThe election serves as a direct test of Netanyahu's long-sta