Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE: 26th Knesset Results, Israeli Legislative Election Results Seat Tally
Following the 2026 Israeli legislative elections, political factions have begun consultations with President Isaac Herzog to form a new government. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have united to support Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, while investigations into alleged foreign election interference continue.
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The political instability in Israel impacts regional security and Middle Eastern geopolitical stability.
Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE: Israeli security authorities temporarily closed the entrances to President Isaac Herzog's residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday after security screening detected a suspicious object during checks on a foreign journalist, Israeli media reported. Consultations between representatives of Israel's political factions and President Isaac Herzog have begun to determine who will receive the mandate to form the next government. Shin Bet chief David Zini has told Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg that he will follow the attorney general's instructions in the investigation into suspected foreign interference in Israel's election, Channel 12 reported. Shin Bet said further investigation was needed to establish the full extent of the suspected operations. While earlier reports linked the allegations to possible Qatari funding, the agency did not identify any country, political party or recipients.
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