Netanyahu wins the most seats but may still lose power: What went wrong in Israel’s election?

Israel's parliamentary election has reportedly produced a political deadlock, with Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance falling eight seats short of the majority required to form a government. Coalition negotiations could decide whether Netanyahu remains prime minister, an opposition alliance takes office or Israel returns to elections.

Israel is heading into another political crisis after its October 27 parliamentary election failed to produce a clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party emerged as the largest party in the Knesset, winning 27 seats. Yet his political allies collectively secured just 53 seats, falling eight short of the 61 needed to form a majority government. The result has opened the door to weeks of political bargaining, with Netanyahu facing an uncertain future.

According to the final vote count published by Israel’s Central Elections Committee on October 30, the opposition bloc led by........

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