# Israel election live: absentee ballots counted as Eisenkot bloc prepares for coalition talks

https://mins.news/en/item/120202

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 05:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/29/israel-election-results-live-updates-poll-netanyahu-eisenkot-bloc-coalition-latest-news

> With 91% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, Eisenkot’s grouping 48, and Palestinian parties a record 19. The final absentee tally is unlikely to change the picture significantly, and no bloc has the 61 seats needed for a majority. Whether opposition parties cooperate with Palestinian parties could determine Netanyahu’s political future.

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