### [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. 

Netanyahu's Likud party to win 24 of 120 seats in Knesset. Party led by Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to win 22 of 120 seats.


### Sources:

1. [CBS](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-election-exit-polls-stalemate/)
2. [Newsquawk](https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/netanyahus-likud-party-to-be-largest-in-knesset-reports-channel-12-exit-poll) [Image](https://www.newsquawk.com/assets/placeholder_images_for_news_by_category/Energy/1.png)

### 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)_
1.  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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