Israeli election results show no clear winner between Netanyahu, opposition

NPR | By Daniel Estrin,

A Martínez

Published October 28, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

It could be weeks before a a clear winner emerges in the tense national election in Israel. Right now, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opposition has a clear path to victory.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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