{
  "id": 16809619,
  "title": "Exit polls suggest a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel's election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/exit-polls-suggest-a-rebuke-of-netanyahu-but-no-clear-winner-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:37:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261028/p2g/00m/0in/002000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli voters handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a significant setback in Tuesday's national election, with exit polls indicating his opponents are likely to secure a majority in the next parliament, according to <source>8ae7c8f2-66f</source>. While Netanyahu's bloc won 50 seats, the opposition gained 52, and Arab parties secured 18. This result could lead to weeks of political maneuvering and uncertainty surrounding the formation of a new government. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who emerged as Netanyahu's closest rival, vowed to form a new coalition based on the exit polls' indication of widespread dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's leadership. Arab voters celebrated the outcome, while supporters of Netanyahu's far-right parties expressed disappointment. The election serves as a referendum on Netanyahu's 17-year rule, which has left Israelis bitterly divided on various issues. The country's first national election since Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack is also seen as a struggle over the character of the state. Voter turnout was the highest since 1999, with over 77% of eligible voters casting their ballots. If no party can form a majority coalition, early elections may be called for early next year.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli voters delivered a sharp rebuke Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with exit polls indicating voters gave his opp",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Israel elections: Polls open as Netanyahu attempts to fend off challenge from Gadi Eisenkot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/israel-elections-polls-open-as-netanyahu-attempts-to-fend-off",
        "published": "2026-10-27T08:56:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Israel sees record voter turnout as Netanyahu fights to retain power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/israel-sees-record-voter-turnout-as-netanyahu-fights-to-retain-power",
        "published": "2026-10-27T18:00:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Netanyahu Lacks Majority, Israel Opposition Has Edge, Shows 1st Exit Polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/netanyahu-lacks-majority-israel-opposition-has-edge-shows-1st-exit",
        "published": "2026-10-27T21:34:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Dramatic shift in Channel 14 exit poll: Liberman below threshold, Netanyahu bloc rises to 61 seats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/dramatic-shift-in-channel-14-exit-poll-liberman-below-threshold",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:10:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Netanyahu's rivals got a clear mandate to unseat him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/netanyahus-rivals-got-a-clear-mandate-to-unseat-him",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:13:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}