https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-israeli-elections-as-netanyahu-faces-a-battle-for-survivalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-israeli-elections-as-netanyahu-faces-a-battle-for-survivalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-israeli-elections-as-netanyahu-faces-a-battle-for-survival#u167110Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:36:03 +0000Israel faces the prospect of political deadlock after neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, secured an outright majority in Tuesday's general election. Netanyahu has not won, but he has not lost yet, leaving him to prevent his rivals from forming their own government. Thousands of Israelis previously returned home through Ben Gurion Airport ahead of the vote, participating in what was described as a carnival atmosphere to cast ballots in an election shaped by war, security, and coalition math.Why it mattersBenjamin Netanyahu entered the election foll