Netanyahu's political bloc loses majority in the Israeli parliament
The election took place after Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, and saw a voter turnout of 77 to 78 percent, the highest since 1981.
- Netanyahu's political bloc won 50 seats.
- Likud accused Arab parties of attempting to undermine the election.
- The Arab Israeli minority constitutes 20 percent of the population.
- Arab parties recorded a strong surge with 19 seats.
- Sixty-one seats are required for a majority in the Knesset.
- Arab-led parties won the remaining 19 seats.
- Elections in Israel recorded the highest voter participation in 50 years.
- The block led by Gadi Eisenkot might gain 48 mandates.
- Netanyahu has served as Israel's leader for 19 years.
- Gadi Eisenkot is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu for the prime minister position.
- Netanyahu's party requested an extension for polling station hours.
- The Shin Bet conducted an investigation into possible foreign interference.
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