Israel’s October 27, 2026, Knesset election produced a fragmented outcome under proportional representation, with neither the Likud-led bloc nor the main opposition bloc reaching the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament. Benjamin Netanyahu’s alignment secured 53 seats while Gadi Eisenkot’s grouping took 48, leaving Arab-led lists with a record 19 seats that could influence coalition negotiations despite longstanding pledges by most Jewish parties to avoid such partnerships. Record turnout near 78 percent and the 3.25 percent electoral threshold shaped entry for smaller lists, with final certified results due November 4 before President Isaac Herzog begins consultations. Coalition formation may extend weeks amid surplus-vote agreements and potential legal challenges, keeping caretaker arrangements in place until a government is assembled.