29.10.2026 16:11
The first exit polls announced after the general elections in Israel increased the uncertainty over whether Netanyahu will continue as prime minister. After Netanyahu emerged weakened from the polls, it was seen that Arabs in the country began celebrating.
Bad news came to Netanyahu from the exit polls. Although his party ranked first, it drew attention that his coalition could not reach a majority. Some Arab voters in Israel celebrated the first results indicating that Netanyahu may have difficulty forming a government.
ARABS IN ISRAEL HAVE STARTED CELEBRATING
After voting for the general elections in Israel was completed, the first exit polls were announced. While the Likud Party led by Netanyahu appeared to be ahead in the election race, the fact that its coalition partners did not receive the expected support changed the political balance. Some Arab voters in Israel began celebrating the first poll results showing that parties supporting Netanyahu could not reach a parliamentary majority.
NETANYAHU'S PARTY IS AHEAD BUT HIS COALITION IS BEHIND
The first exit polls revealed a striking picture in Israeli politics. Although Netanyahu's party appeared close to winning the most seats on its own, the bloc formed by political parties supporting him lagged behind the opposition. According to the first polls reported by Israeli state television, the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot left Netanyahu's coalition behind. However, the opposition also failed to reach the number of seats necessary to form a government.
OPPOSITION AT 52, NETANYAHU BLOC AT 50 SEATS
In the first estimates for Israel's 120-seat parliament, the difference between the opposition and governing blocs drew attention. According to the exit polls, the bloc formed by parties opposed to Netanyahu is expected to win 52 members of parliament, while the parties supporting Netanyahu are expected to win 50. If these results are confirmed, neither bloc will reach the majority needed to form a government on its own. In Israel, the support of at least 61 members of parliament is required to form a government.