Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu's bloc loses ground to 55 seats, falls short of majority
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Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc has slipped to 55 seats in the latest count, Middle East Eye reported, leaving the Israeli prime minister's coalition short of the 61-seat majority needed to form a government. The bloc had previously held 56 seats, marking another erosion of support in recent polling.
The decline reflects ongoing volatility in Israeli politics as negotiations for a governing coalition continue. Netanyahu remains positioned as the leading political force despite the setback, though he will require additional partners to reach a working majority in parliament.
