# Israel’s election leaves opposition with a dilemma: can it govern with Palestinian parties?

https://mins.news/en/item/121955

- The Guardian, 2026-10-30 06:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/30/friday-briefing-israel-has-a-dilemma-can-its-opposition-govern-with-palestinian-parties

> Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition lost its mandate, while the opposition can command a majority only if it reaches a governing pact with Palestinian Israeli parties, which won a record 19 seats. Netanyahu’s bloc took 53 seats and the grouping led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. Coalition talks are beginning, with weeks of uncertainty possible.

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