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Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters in Jerusalem after Tuesday's exit polls showed the Likud remaining as the largest party.
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Haredi parties unable to reach consensus on next steps, bloc leaders hold coalition talks

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yashar! with Eisenkot, meets with Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, on Thursday, following Israel's elections on Tuesday.

Democrats' Golan meets Eisenkot, opposition heads as leaders weigh path to coalition

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Israel’s exit polls may have ‘fundamental problem’ after Netanyahu bloc surprise, pollster says


Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results

Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of launching an organized campaign to delegitimize Tuesday's election results, vowing to prevent any delay in the new Knesset's swearing-in.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties

With neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot bloc capturing a majority in Tuesday’s vote, Arab parties could be kingmakers.

Joint List party chairman Yousef Jabareen and supporters gather at the party’s election headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, following the closing of polling stations on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu's bloc leads election results as Shin Bet probes foreign interference

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Could reports of foreign funding, voter fraud lead to new elections? - explainer

The prevailing assessment is that even if the investigation yields significant evidence of election bribery, the chances of annulling the election results nationwide are slim.

People vote for the 26th Knesset in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026.

Liberman distances himself from opposition allies, pushes for unity government - report

Liberman cut off contact with former prime minister and B'Yachad leader Naftali Bennett and Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, refusing to answer phone calls from his opposition counterparts.

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman MK Avigdor Liberman at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

The results are in: Netanyahu's Likud is Israel's biggest party with 27 seats as all votes counted

Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition • Shin Bet probes foreign election interference, warns against blaming Arab voters

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes after 97% of votes counted

Herzog says Israel ‘must do everything possible to avoid another round of elections,' • Golan calls on opposition bloc to form gov’t with Ra'am, Joint List after record-high Arab voter turnout

People and political party activists gather near election campaign posters outside a polling station in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon during Israel’s general elections, October 27, 2026.

Reservists-Economic Party await double envelopes as Hendel blames media for low support

With 85.6% of the vote counted, Hendel’s Reservists-Economic Party has received roughly 2.6% of the general vote, leaving them about 100,000 votes shy of the 3.25% threshold.

Economic Party leader Yaron Zelekha and Reservists party leader Yoaz Hendel hold a press conference announcing their joint run in the election, in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026

Israeli elections: American Jews should wait before declaring a winner - opinion

A party’s place in Israel’s election results tells only part of the story. American Jews must also focus on challenges in their own communities.

Naama Lazimi, a Member of Knesset and candidate in The Democrats party primaries, is seen at her campaign headquarters on the day of the party’s primary election in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Israel election results signal political deadlock, raising three possible post-election scenarios

With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority, Israel faces three possible outcomes: an opposition coalition, a unity government, or another election.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026