Tight Race in Israeli Election, Netanyahu at Risk of Losing Power

Indications of a neck-and-neck race have emerged in Israel’s parliamentary election. According to exit polls, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor the opposition bloc is securing the necessary majority to form a government. Consequently, uncertainty looms over Netanyahu’s political future.

In the revised surveys published after the polls closed on Tuesday (October 27), it was revealed that Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition alliance led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot could each secure approximately 51 seats. However, at least 61 seats are required to form a government in the 120-member Knesset.

According to the surveys, Netanyahu’s Likud party could emerge as the single largest party with approximately 27 seats. Meanwhile, the Arab-led parties could collectively secure around 18 seats. As a result, their role in forming a government could become crucial.