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

Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as he falls short of majority

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused Palestinian-Israeli voters of ‘stealing’ the election after their parties won a record 19 seats. With all votes now counted, the main opposition bloc could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports.

Published On 29 Oct 2026