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Netanyahu fails to secure majority
Coalition talks begin today
In short
In Israel's general election, Netanyahu's right-wing faction secured 53 seats and remains the largest party.
However, it fell short of a majority, which requires 61 seats out of 120 total.
Starting November 4th, the president will begin consultations to determine who will form the government.
Key facts
| When | President Herzog will begin consultations with party leaders starting November 4th. |
|---|---|
| Who | Netanyahu's right-wing faction and Eisenkot's anti-Netanyahu faction. |
| What | Both sides failed to secure a majority of 61 seats in the October 29th election. |
| How | Right-wing 53 seats, anti-Netanyahu 48 seats, Arab parties 19 seats. |
What it means for me
Direct impact on domestic readers' lives is limited, but changes in Middle East situations warrant close attention.
