politicsWednesday, October 28, 2026event Oct 296 sources

Netanyahu's Likud Bloc Wins Most Seats in Israeli Election, Fails to Secure Majority

Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc emerged as the largest party in Israel's election, securing the most seats. However, it failed to achieve a parliamentary majority, leading to a fragmented political landscape. The results indicate no single bloc can form a government without coalition-building.

Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are projected to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, according to BBC and BBC World. Bloomberg reported that Netanyahu's bloc secured the most seats, while WION stated that Likud emerged as the largest party with 27 seats. The final count, reported by Infobae and El Comercio, confirmed that no bloc achieved a majority. The election results show a divided Knesset, with no clear majority for any single party or coalition.

Where Sources Diverge

Bloomberg reported that Netanyahu's bloc secured the most seats, while WION stated that Netanyahu's Likud emerged as the largest party with 27 seats.

bloomberg

Netanyahu’s Likud-Led Bloc Garners Most Seats in Israel Election

wion

Netanyahu’s Likud emerges as biggest party with 27 seats

BBC and BBC World reported that Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while WION and El Comercio reported that the final count showed no majority for any bloc.

british-broadcasting-corporation

Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset

wion

Netanyahu’s Likud emerges as biggest party with 27 seats; majority eludes both blocs

el-comercio

Netanyahu Wins Elections in Israel, but His Bloc Fails to Secure Majority, According to Final Count

Infobae and El Comercio reported that the final count showed no majority for any bloc, while Bloomberg and BBC reported partial results.

infobae

Netanyahu wins elections in Israel but his bloc fails to secure majority, according to final count

el-comercio

Netanyahu Wins Elections in Israel, but His Bloc Fails to Secure Majority, According to Final Count

bloomberg

Netanyahu’s Likud-Led Bloc Garners Most Seats in Israel Election

british-broadcasting-corporation

Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset

The publication dates of the articles varied, with some outlets reporting on October 28 and others on October 29.

british-broadcasting-corporation

Published: 2026-10-28T16:59:47.000Z

bbc-world

Published: 2026-10-28T16:59:47.000Z

wion

Published: 2026-10-29T19:15:00.000Z

infobae

Published: 2026-10-29T23:30:58.000Z

el-comercio

Published: 2026-10-30T00:01:31.000Z

Sources

IndependentEl ComercioOct 30, 04:01 AM
Netanyahu Wins Elections in Israel, but His Bloc Fails to Secure Majority, According to Final Count

Netanyahu Wins Elections in Israel, but His Bloc Fails to Secure Parliamentary Majority, According to Final Count. Learn the Election Results.

IndependentWIONOct 29, 11:15 PM
All votes counted, Netanyahu’s Likud emerges as biggest party with 27 seats; majority eludes both blocs - WION

All votes counted, Netanyahu’s Likud emerges as biggest party with 27 seats; majority eludes both blocs  WION

IndependentBloombergOct 29, 10:02 PM
Netanyahu’s Likud-Led Bloc Garners Most Seats in Israel Election - Bloomberg.com

Netanyahu’s Likud-Led Bloc Garners Most Seats in Israel Election  Bloomberg.com

PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationOct 28, 08:59 PM
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show

With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

PublicBBC WorldOct 28, 08:59 PM
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show

With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.