Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?
Summary
Israelis are voting in an election that could leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc short of a majority. Exit polls are expected after voting ends, but coalition talks may delay the formation of a government; official results are scheduled for publication on November 4.Key Facts
- Polling runs from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
- About 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote, including 1.2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel.
- Final polls published Friday put Netanyahu’s bloc at an average of 50 seats and the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot at 54 seats.
- The Knesset has 120 seats, and a coalition needs at least 61 for a majority.
- Israel uses proportional representation: voters choose a party, and parties need at least 3.25 percent of the vote to enter the Knesset.
- The final vote tally is expected by Friday, while official results are scheduled to be published on November 4.
- President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders and nominate the candidate he believes can best form a government; that candidate can take up to 42 days to do so.
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