Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs running close, but both shy of majority — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-eisenkot-blocs-running-close-but-both-shy-of-majorityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel Election Ends in Deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot Blocs Fall Shorthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-eisenkot-blocs-running-close-but-both-shy-of-majorityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netanyahu-eisenkot-blocs-running-close-but-both-shy-of-majority#u170239Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:05:56 +0000Israel faces political deadlock after exit polls indicate neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, secured an outright majority. Both rival blocs are running close and have staked rival claims to lead the country following the election. The inconclusive outcome sets the stage for difficult coalition negotiations as the nation grapples with the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas massacre and a surge in voter turnout. Arab parties also showed a strong showing that could influence the formation of the next government.Why it mattersThe election is the first n