Israeli Election Deadlock: Netanyahu and Eisenkot Blocs Tied

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 28, 2026 · 2m · transcript

Israelis turned out in record numbers for the 2026 Knesset elections. Exit polls indicate a stark 51-51 tie between Prime Minister Netanyahu's and Gadi Eisenkot's blocs, leaving government formation uncertain. Former US President Donald Trump claims his endorsement shifted the election's momentum for Benjamin Netanyahu. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich pledges to expand Jewish settlements in Gaza and the West Bank following his party's unexpected electoral success. The final outcome may depend on soldier and diplomat votes still to be counted. Hear analysis on the election's significance for…