Netanyahu vows to form 'strong' right-wing government as exit polls show deadlock

Summary

Benjamin Netanyahu gave a short speech after exit polls showed a deadlock in Israel's election, vowing to form a "strong" new right-wing government. He did not directly claim victory, only noting that his Likud party was projected to be the largest single party. He also said there is no question of a government backed by Arab parties.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   28 Oct 2026, 02:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Netanyahu vowed to form a 'strong' new right-wing government, did not directly claim victory, and noted that Likud was projected to be the largest single party.

2. NDTV

   28 Oct 2026, 02:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports Netanyahu's first reaction, a short speech, as exit polls showed a deadlock, in which he did not directly claim victory and said there is no question of a government backed by Arab parties.