# Netanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive

https://mins.news/en/item/118853

- Fox News, 2026-10-28 10:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/netanyahu-defies-exit-polls-vote-shifts-his-favor-majority-remains-elusive

> With about 70% of Israel’s votes counted, Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc had 54 seats, against 47 for the main opposition and 19 for Arab parties, leaving no side with a majority to form a government. Attention has shifted to coalition talks. Trump said his endorsement helped Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected showing.

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