Israeli exit polls show no clear winner as Eisenkot bloc edges Netanyahu

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-28 00:05:49 UTC

Exit polls indicate Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly leads Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc, but neither is projected to secure a majority in the Knesset.

Exit polls from Tuesday’s Israeli parliamentary election show no clear winner, with Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc, though neither is forecast to secure a majority in the Knesset. [1] [2] [3]

Likud is projected to remain the single largest party, while Arab parties made gains. Vote counting continues after strong turnout. [1] [3]

Sources

1. Israel: First exit polls show no clear winner, Arab parties make gains

   France 24 English · 2026-10-27 21:41:42 UTC · Excerpt

2. No clear winner in Israeli parliamentary election, exit polls suggest

   Financial Times · 2026-10-27 23:50:27 UTC · Summary only

3. Live Updates: Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner in Pivotal Israeli Election

   NY Times · 2026-10-27 23:57:30 UTC · Summary only

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