Exit polls suggest no clear victor in Israeli election

By Nathan Rennolds Published on 27 October 2026 - 21:10 GMT+1 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Netanyahu has spent much of the day calling on supporters to get out and vote, painting the election as a "matter of life and death." Exit polls in Israel's key legislative election on Tuesday suggested no clear victor, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main rival Gadi Eisenkot falling short of a majority. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Turnout for the election - Israel's first since Hamas' 7 October 2023 attacks - hit an all-time high, reaching over 74%, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee. Netanyahu has spent much of the day calling on supporters to get out and vote, painting the election as a "matter of life and death." The vote is widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership. This is a developing story. Check back here for further details. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Win or lose, Netanyahu could remain in power for months after Israeli election as Iran tensions loom Israelis head to polls in first general election since 7 October attacks with no clear favourite 'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows Israel's election Israel Naftali Bennett Israeli politics Benjamin Netanyahu Comments