# Israel elections: Difficult talks ahead after Netanyahu’s bloc loses majority

https://mins.news/en/video/122195

- France 24 English, 2026-10-30 10:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0usUKu9ovI

> Final results confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority, winning 53 seats in Tuesday’s election. The main opposition bloc took 48. Weeks of difficult negotiations are expected among parties ranging from ultra-Orthodox Jewish and secular groups to Arab-led parties.

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