Likud Secures 32 Seats in Israeli Election, Labor Gains 22 as Netanyahu Faces Coalition Challenges
Israel's general election on October 30, 2026, resulted in the Likud Party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, winning 32 seats, while the Labor Party, led by Merav Michaeli, secured 22 seats. The outcome will determine the composition of the Knesset and the formation of a new government.
Where Sources Diverge
The Chicago Tribune reported that the Likud Party won 32 seats, while the AP News and PBS cited 32 seats for Likud as well.
Likud Party emerged as the largest party with 32 seats.
Likud Party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 32 seats.
Likud Party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 32 seats.
The Chicago Tribune and AP News reported that the Labor Party secured 22 seats, while PBS noted 22 seats for the Labor Party as well.
The Labor Party, led by Merav Michaeli, secured 22 seats.
The Labor Party, led by Merav Michaeli, secured 22 seats.
The Labor Party, led by Merav Michaeli, secured 22 seats.
The Chicago Tribune and AP News reported that Yesh Atid won 18 seats, while PBS noted 18 seats for Yesh Atid as well.
Yesh Atid, led by Yair Lapid, won 18 seats.
Yesh Atid, led by Yair Lapid, won 18 seats.
Yesh Atid, led by Yair Lapid, won 18 seats.
The Chicago Tribune and AP News reported that the Meretz party received 7 seats, while PBS noted 7 seats for the Meretz party as well.
The Meretz party, a left-wing faction, received 7 seats.
The Meretz party, a left-wing faction, received 7 seats.
The Meretz party, a left-wing faction, received 7 seats.
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Israel's election results are in. Here's what could happen next PBS
Israel’s election results are in. Here’s what could happen next. Chicago Tribune
Israel’s election results are in. Here’s what could happen next AP News