# Israel election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seats

https://mins.news/en/item/118099

- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 20:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/27/israel-election-too-close-to-call-as-exit-polls-give-netanyahu-bloc-slightly-fewer-seats

> Exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right and far-right coalition, although Likud is projected to remain the largest party. Israeli Arab parties could win up to 18 seats and become kingmakers in potentially protracted coalition talks. The outcome remains uncertain after turnout reached its highest level in 50 years.

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