### [2026-10-28](/feed/2026/10/28/index.md)

##### 2026 Israeli legislative election
#  The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, wins a plurality of seats in the Knesset, though government formation remains unclear. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have won fewer votes than his main challenger, according to early exit polls, but both sides will likely struggle to cobble together a coalition.


### Sources:

1. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-election-exit-polls-stalemate/) [Image](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/27/52aacc86-3d63-494b-af7e-c07c43f004a0/thumbnail/1200x630/fa6808be284da43bb519802b29603ea2/gettyimages-2301773142.jpg)
2. [Newsquawk](https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/netanyahus-likud-party-to-be-largest-in-knesset-reports-channel-12-exit-poll)

### Changes:

1.  The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu wins a plurality of seats in the Knesset.  _2026-10-28 18:18:39 (First version)_
2.  The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu wins a plurality of seats in the Knesset, though government formation remains unclear.  _2026-10-28 22:18:37 (Update)_
2.  The ruling Likud and its governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, wins a plurality of seats in the Knesset, though government formation remains unclear.  _(Current version)_

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