Politics & Diplomacy

Palestinian-led parties overtake Bennett alliance in Israeli election count

Times of Palestine3h ago

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 08:01 Jerusalem time

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More than 2.7 million ballots have been counted in Israel's elections, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc maintaining the lead, Middle East Eye reported. Palestinian-led parties have moved into third place, surpassing Naftali Bennett's Together alliance in the ongoing vote tally announced by Israel's Central Elections Committee.

The shift in standings reflects changing dynamics among the competing political blocs as counting continues across the country.