# Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs appear short of a majority

https://mins.news/en/item/118975

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 11:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/israel-election-exit-polls-suggest-netanyahu-eisenkot-blocs-tied-ntwnfb

> With about 70% of votes counted, both Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc appeared likely to fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Palestinian parties surged and could win 16–19 seats, leaving Eisenkot’s camp to weigh an alliance with them. Counting, including absentee ballots, is continuing.

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