Israel Election Results: Exit Polls Show Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Leading, Likud Biggest Party, Arab Parties Key To Power

Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Israel’s 2026 election has produced no clear winner in the initial exit polls, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerging as the largest individual party while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot holds a narrow advantage in projected seats. However, neither side appears close to securing the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-member Knesset.

The projections also point to a strong showing by Arab-led parties, which are expected to win between 16 and 18 seats across the different exit polls. Their representation could become a crucial factor as political parties negotiate to form Israel’s next government.

The results remain provisional, with the Central Elections Committee beginning the vote count. Official results may differ from the exit poll projections.

Channel 12’s exit poll projects that the opposition bloc will win 52 seats, compared with 50 for Netanyahu’s bloc. Arab-led parties are expected to secure 18 seats, potentially giving them significant influence over the formation of the next government.

Netanyahu’s Likud is projected to emerge as the largest individual party with 24 seats, while Eisenkot’s Yashar party is expected to win 22 seats. Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad party is projected to secure 12 seats…

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