With all votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48, Arab parties 19

Live updates

1. 2h ago

   Netanyahu's bloc leads with 53 seats, Eisenkot's 48, Arab parties 19

   With all votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has secured 53 seats, Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has 48 seats, and Arab parties have 19 seats in the Israeli Knesset. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot's blocs have fallen short of a majority. The Arab parties' 19 seats could be crucial in forming a coalition government.

   Why it matters

   The election results have set up weeks of uncertainty about who will govern Israel. The outcome could have significant implications for the country's future, including its relations with the Arab community and its stance on key policy issues. Netanyahu's bloc has pulled ahead, but a clear majority remains elusive.

   What is confirmed

   • Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats
   • Eisenkot's bloc has 48 seats
   • Arab parties have 19 seats
   • Netanyahu warns against cooperation with Arab parties

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israel's Arab parties will support the Zionist opposition bloc in forming a new Israeli government

   What to watch next

   • Coalition negotiations between Netanyahu's bloc and other parties
   • Eisenkot's plans for major policy changes
   • The role of Arab parties in forming a potential coalition government
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. Reuters — Netanyahu, at risk of losing power, steps up attacks on Israel's Arab parties
   2. The Economist — Cartoon: Israel’s election
   3. The New York Times — Final Vote Results in Israel Set Up Weeks of Uncertainty About Who Will Govern
   4. CNN — Israel’s election ended in deadlock. Here are four ways out
   5. The New York Times — What Israeli Election Results Reveal About the Electorate
   6. The Times of Israel — With all votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48, Arab parties 19
   7. NDTV — Five Ways Out Of Israel's Political Deadlock, Most Are In Netanyahu's Favour
   8. The Jerusalem Post — Without political renewal, Israel will remain stuck - editorial
   9. www.jpost.com — Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats ...
   10. www.jns.org — Netanyahu warns against cooperation with Arab parties
   11. www.yahoo.com — Israel’s Arabs are now kingmakers and they’re ready to oust Netanyahu
   12. madhyamamonline.com — Gadi Eisenkot plans major policy changes as Netanyahu faces coalition challenge
   confidence 90%