For decades, many Palestinian citizens of Israel stayed away from the polls, refusing to legitimize a system they say has oppressed their people, sidelined their concerns, and failed to represent them.

Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition falls short of a majority as Arab parties surge to 19 seats, giving the opposition a potential 67-seat block.

Gains for Arab-led parties have electrified Taibe, in central Israel, even as voters elsewhere in Israel say they have no place in any future government.

Israel faces weeks, possibly months, of political limbo after final election results show there’s no clear winner in its elections.

As Israelis flock to the polls on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in an uphill battle against opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, despite a "complete and total endorsement" from President Donald Trump.

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following exit polls for Israel's national election, at Likud's election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad JERUSALEM,

Nancy Pelosi called the Israel views of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed "wrong" and not reflective of House Democrats.

Exit polls suggested neither coalition leader secured a Knesset majority.