Israel's deadlocked election leaves no bloc with a majority and puts the next step in President Herzog's hands

Summary

Israel's election produced a deadlocked result, and no alliance has secured a majority. Channel NewsAsia reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would both need to broaden their blocs to find a path to a governing coalition. Hindustan Times reports that the next step will depend on President Isaac Herzog and the choices he makes during government formation.

Timeline

1. CNA

   30 Oct 2026, 11:23 UTCSource ↗

   CNA reports that, given the indecisive result of Israel's election, Netanyahu and Eisenkot would need to broaden their blocs to secure a governing coalition.

2. Hindustan Times

   30 Oct 2026, 12:17 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that no alliance has secured a majority in the Israeli polls, so the next step depends on President Isaac Herzog and the choices he makes during government formation.