# Israel’s election result is messy — here’s why

https://mins.news/en/item/119254

- BBC News, 2026-10-28 14:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c893zeknlvnno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Turnout in Israel’s election topped 77%, the highest in nearly three decades, but no clear winner has emerged. Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a strong right-wing government, and Likud is set to be the largest party in parliament. Rival Gadi Eisenkot says voters chose to end Netanyahu’s term, but neither side has a clear majority.

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