Israel election: Netanyahu-led bloc in slight lead with more than half of votes counted

DW28 October 2026, 08:30 UTCIsrael

While partial results show the pro-Netanyahu bloc ahead of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, the final tally could take days. Neither grouping is expected to win a majority, with tough coalition talks ahead. Follow DW.

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