Ruth Sherlock

A Palestinian citizen of Israel casts her ballot in the country's general election at a polling station in Umm al-Fahm, Israel, Oct. 27, 2026

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Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election

Ruth Sherlock

Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.

Arab parties hold the key to power in deadlocked Israel election

Ruth Sherlock

With Israeli's elections deadlocked, the support of Arab-led parties may critical to forming the next government.

Deadlock in Israeli elections means weeks of political jockeying

Ruth Sherlock

With no clear winner in Israeli elections, the opposition has to decide if it allies with Arab parties.

Israeli flags hang at a shop as a bicyclist carrying children passes by, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel, the day after Israel's general election.

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With most votes counted, Israeli election reaches a stalemate

Daniel Estrin, Ruth Sherlock

The remaining votes to be counted are not expected to change the outcome, paving the way for weeks of negotiations to form a coalition government and for a prime minister to be chosen.

Polls close in Israel with opposition ahead but no clear winner

Daniel Estrin, Ruth Sherlock

Voting in Israel has ended and exit polls suggest most Israelis have voted against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the center-right opposition may struggle to build a governing coalition.

Polls open in Israel as Netanyahu seeks reelection

Ruth Sherlock, Steve Inskeep

Polls are open in Israel. Will voters re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from a polling station.

Tens of thousands of Israeli expats expected to fly home to vote in critical election

Ruth Sherlock

Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens living abroad have flown to Israel to vote in person in Tuesday's election. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from the airport.