@japdmedia26: Jerusalem, Israel 🇮🇱 — Israel is facing a major political deadlock following its October 27, 2026, parliamentary election, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc secured 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The final vote count shows that the opposition bloc won 48 seats, while the two Arab-led political groups secured a combined 19 seats. Netanyahu's Likud party emerged as the largest individual party with 27 seats, while the opposition's Yashar party secured 21 seats. The results mean Netanyahu's political allies are eight seats short of the 61 required to form a majority government. However, the Arab-led Joint List and Ra'am parties could become decisive players in determining who forms Israel's next government. Together, the opposition and Arab-led parties hold 67 seats, giving them a potential parliamentary majority if they can reach an agreement. Democratic opposition leaders have discussed cooperating with the Arab-led parties to prevent Netanyahu from remaining in power. However, several opposition figures have rejected such an arrangement, creating serious political divisions. The election also recorded a turnout of approximately 77.9%, one of the highest participation rates in decades. Israel's President will now consult political parties before deciding which candidate should receive the opportunity to form the next government. For now, Netanyahu remains prime minister while political negotiations continue. The big question is whether Israel's opposition parties can overcome their differences and work with Arab-led representatives to form a new government, or whether the country could face another election. Sources: The Times of Israel, Reuters, CBS News and Israel's Central Elections Committee. #Jerusalem #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelElection #japd

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Friday 30 October 2026 01:21:10 GMT