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Gadi Eisenkot (left) and Benjamin Netanyahu (right) during their campaign meetings in Tel Aviv, on the night of Oct. 27-28, 2026. (Credit: Maya Levin and Jewel Samad/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Tuesday’s vote produced a fragmented Knesset. L’Orient Today examines the possible scenarios for the next steps.On Tuesday night, Israelis went to bed with Gadi Eisenkot on course to form a minority government with his allies. By the following morning, after most of the votes had been counted, they woke up to an even more fragmented parliament, with a narrow lead for the rival camp led by outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Meanwhile, predominantly Arab parties secured an unprecedented result, winning an estimated 16 to 19 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, pending the final vote count.As a result, forming a governing coalition looks extremely difficult. It would require the various parties to show a degree of flexibility that would run counter to their own campaign pledges. L’Orient Today looks at the possible scenarios for what... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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