InternationalFriday, 30 October 2026·The Hindu - International
Israel election: Netanyahu bloc loses majority as Knesset results show 53 of 120 seats
Israel’s October 2026 election results showed Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc falling short of a majority in the 120-member Knesset.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Israel’s election officials released final results showing Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the main opposition won 48 seats and Arab-led parties secured 19 seats.
Key specifics
- The Knesset has 120 seats, and a majority requires 61 seats.
- Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats, down from the 68 seats it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament.
- The main opposition won 48 seats, making coalition arithmetic central to government formation.
- Arab-led parties secured 19 seats, giving them potential leverage in post-poll alliances.
- Results were released on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after voting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: International polity and election results, Knesset = 120 seats, majority mark = 61, Netanyahu bloc = 53, opposition = 48, Arab-led parties = 19. TNPSC may ask which country’s parliament is called the Knesset and how coalition governments are formed.