With almost 90 percent of the ballots counted in Israel’s parliamentary election, no party or alliance has secured a decisive majority, though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right‑wing bloc remains in the lead.
The vote count shows Netanyahu’s coalition falling short of the 61 seats required in the 120‑member Knesset to form a government, meaning that further negotiations will be needed to assemble a ruling majority.
Israel’s electoral system allocates seats proportionally, so parties must typically join forces with allies to reach the threshold for governing. The current results leave the balance of power uncertain, as smaller parties could become king‑makers in any coalition talks.
Analysts note that the fragmented outcome reflects a divided electorate, with several centrist and left‑leaning lists also holding a substantial share of the vote but none close to overtaking the right‑wing bloc.
As the final votes are tallied and coalition discussions begin, Israel faces a period of political uncertainty while parties assess their options for building a stable government.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>