The record-breaking Palestinian parties have become kingmakers in Israel, it is certain that Netanyahu and Eizenkot will not have a majority.

The vote counting in Israel indicates that neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, secured the necessary majority for governance. Netanyahu is projected to have 53 seats, while Eisenkot has 48, with Palestinian parties achieving a record 19 seats. The counting of mail-in votes is unlikely to change these results significantly, leading to political uncertainty in the coming weeks. Jair Golan from Eisenkot's bloc is open to coalition talks, including with Palestinian parties. President Isaac Herzog hopes to avoid new elections and encourages parties to remain open to negotiations. The future of Netanyahu's government hinges on whether opposition parties will unite with the record-breaking Palestinian representatives, as they face a crucial decision regarding coalition formation or new elections.