# IN BRIEF: Netanyahu’s future at stake as Israel votes amid high Arab turnout

https://mins.news/en/item/118719

- TASS, 2026-10-28 08:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2209271

> With 57.3% of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is leading Israel’s parliamentary election, projected to win 28 seats. Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot is in second place with 21. Exit polls indicate no political force is expected to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Turnout in Arab-populated areas reportedly reached 80%.

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