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Netanyahu to remain interim PM

Published : Thursday, 29 October, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Observer Online Report

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to remain in office despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority, as Jewish voters gave him stronger-than-expected support.

Projections by Israel’s three major broadcasters, based on around 86 per cent of votes counted on Wednesday, showed Netanyahu’s bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The opposition alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot was projected to secure 48 seats, while Arab parties could win 19, Reuters reported.

Eisenkot faces difficulties forming a government without Arab party support, which many Jewish political leaders oppose.

Netanyahu will serve as interim prime minister while coalition talks continue, potentially until another election next year. The caretaker government retains authority over major security decisions, including the conflict with Iran.

Addressing Likud supporters, Netanyahu called for a “strong right-wing national government” and spoke of a possible renewed joint military operation against Iran with US President Donald Trump.

Trump praised Netanyahu’s performance, saying his support had helped the Israeli leader.

Eisenkot acknowledged Netanyahu’s interim role but warned against using security concerns for political gain.

Voter turnout reached 77.7 per cent, the highest in more than two decades, with particularly strong participation among Israelis of Palestinian descent.

-AJM

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