Results of the elections in Israel 2026, live | Trump takes credit for Netanyahu not suffering a 'decisive defeat'

In the 2026 Israeli elections, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads with 27 seats, while the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot secures 21 seats. Trump claims credit for Netanyahu's performance, stating his support prevented a significant defeat. With 55% of votes counted, Netanyahu's coalition holds 56 seats compared to 49 for the opposition. Voter turnout reached 77%, the highest in over 25 years. The final distribution of seats in the Knesset remains pending as votes are still being counted, including those from military personnel.