https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-bloc-short-of-majority-as-arab-parties-secure-record-seatsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-bloc-short-of-majority-as-arab-parties-secure-record-seatshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-bloc-short-of-majority-as-arab-parties-secure-record-seats#u174251Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:11:30 +0000Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain path to retaining power after final election results showed his right-wing bloc falling short of a parliamentary majority. Netanyahu's alliance secured 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the main opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats. Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out to vote in high numbers, driving Arab-led parties to secure a record-breaking 19 seats. Neither side can immediately form a government, setting the stage for difficult and lengthy coalition negotiations. The political deadlock leaves the