Israel

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Israel still has no government, and Arab parties may decide it

No bloc reaches the 61 seats needed for a majority in the Knesset. President Herzog will announce on November 8 whether he tasks Eisenkot or Netanyahu with forming a government.

Vote Times Newsroom · 7 November 2026

GovernmentsIsrael

Israel certifies its election; Herzog must pick who forms a government

After an audit of 9,069 polling stations found no irregularities, the results go to the president, who has seven days to task a lawmaker with forming a government. Here is the timetable that follows.

4 November 2026

ElectionsIsrael

Israel's election leaves no bloc with 61 seats: what happens next?

2 November 2026