Record turnout deprived Netanyahu of advantage in elections - assessment
Record turnout and a sharp increase in activity among Arab voters significantly changed the forecasts for seat distribution. This affected the political balance in the country. Despite the fact that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc received 83,000…
Assessment
Record Arab voter turnout has reshaped Israel's election math, stripping Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc of its governing majority despite gaining more raw votes than last time. The coalition lost 11 Knesset seats compared to its previous 64, a stark reminder that turnout distribution matters more than total vote count. Gideon Saar's faction shift from State Camp to Likud is not yet factored into these numbers, meaning the final seat tally could shift further. Watch whether the change and Arab blocs can translate their strengthened positions into a stable governing coalition.