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President Isaac Herzog receiving the official results of the 26th Knesset election, November 4, 2026.

President Isaac Herzog receiving the official results of the 26th Knesset election, November 4, 2026.

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November 4, 9:33 PM

Netanyahu says Arab parties 'cannot confront challeng of radical Islam'

Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu warns against government with Arab parties

November 4, 9:09 PM

Eisenkot to US: 'The Israeli people have voted for change'

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November 4, 8:20 PM

United Torah Judaism says they will not be recommending anyone for prime minister

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November 4, 7:37 PM

Ra'am to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form next government

November 4, 4:59 PM

Security alert at President's Residence prompts bomb squad call, suspension of entrances

Police bomb disposal units are on the way to the site to investigate the suspected items.

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President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring British singer-songwriter Boy George for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.

President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring British singer-songwriter Boy George for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.

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November 4, 4:59 PM

Demonstrators protest outside the President's Residence

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Demonstrators outside the president's residence.

Demonstrators outside the president's residence.

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November 4, 4:05 PM

Odeh responds to Shin Bet investigation of alleged foreign funding

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November 4, 12:55 PM

Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

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Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

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November 4, 12:54 PM

WATCH: President Herzog receives results of 26th Knesset election, kickstarts mandate negotiations

By law, the president is required to consult the Knesset factions before deciding who receives the task of forming a government.

President Isaac Herzog receives the official results for the 26th Knesset.

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November 4, 12:54 PM

Zini appears to backtrack request to interrogate Arab MKs in election's foreign interference probe

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Zini to act immediately arrest and interrogate Arab party leaders, even without permission from the A-G.

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Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

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Israel votes 2026: All you need to know

The final voter turnout was 77.7% when polls closed at 10:00 p.m., according to the Central Elections Committee (CEC), up 7.1% from the 2022 election.
Likud remains the largest party: Netanyahu's Likud won 27 seats, followed by Eisenkot's Yashar with 21 and Naftali Bennett's B'Yachad with 12.
Netanyahu's bloc leads, but falls short of a majority: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats.
Arab parties hold 19 seats: The Joint List and Ra'am secured a combined 19 seats, giving them a potentially decisive role in efforts to form the next government.
What happens next? Once the official results are published, President Isaac Herzog will consult with representatives of the elected parties before tasking a lawmaker with forming the next government. The designated candidate will initially have 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to form a coalition.
Could Israel face another election? If no candidate succeeds in forming a government through the prescribed process, the political deadlock could ultimately lead to another election.

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