Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Summary

Israel is still counting ballots from its parliamentary election, and final results are not yet known. France 24 reports that the vote drew the highest turnout in decades and brought historic inroads by Arab parties, and that Benjamin Netanyahu posted his worst result since 1999 but still has a path to staying in power. NDTV reports that Netanyahu remains far from defeated, noting his nearly unbroken 17-year rule.

Timeline

1. NDTV

   28 Oct 2026, 10:42 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that Israelis are awaiting final election results and that Netanyahu remains far from defeated, noting his nearly unbroken 17-year rule.

2. France 24

   28 Oct 2026, 19:34 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that ballots are still being counted in a vote with the highest turnout in decades and historic inroads by Arab parties, and that Netanyahu's worst result since 1999 still leaves him a path to staying in power.