Summary
Israel’s Central Elections Committee confirmed the final results of the October 27 election, saying its review found no evidence of fraud or interference that affected the outcome. The results left Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition without a governing majority, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is expected to seek a coalition with support from opposition parties, including Palestinian-led parties.Key Facts
- The Central Elections Committee said it found no irregularities that compromised the election or changed its results.
- Committee chair Noam Sohlberg said some suspicions remain under investigation but do not justify delaying the results.
- Netanyahu’s coalition lost its governing majority in the October 27 vote.
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara blocked a Shin Bet request to interrogate senior politicians from Palestinian-led parties, saying investigators had provided no evidence of wrongdoing.
- President Isaac Herzog received the final results and is expected to give Eisenkot the first chance to form a government.
- Jewish Israeli opposition parties have publicly backed Eisenkot, and Palestinian-led parties have said they prioritize removing Netanyahu from power.
- Herzog condemned racist attacks and expressions directed at Palestinian citizens of Israel.
- Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of using security services against political opponents and warned that attempts to undermine trust in the results were continuing.
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