{
  "id": 16994393,
  "title": "Israel has voted, but what comes next? Dissecting a messy ballot and coalition-building process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/israel-has-voted-but-what-comes-next-dissecting-a-messy-ballot-and",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-29T01:39:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Conversation",
    "slug": "the-conversation",
    "url": "https://theconversation.com/israel-has-voted-but-what-comes-next-dissecting-a-messy-ballot-and-coalition-building-process-295404"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel held its national election on October 27, 2026, with a record-breaking 77.7% turnout, the highest in over two decades. The election was seen as a significant event, with many Israelis believing it would shape the future direction of the country. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suffered a major setback as over 50% of voters opted for parties opposing the current government. Netanyahu's Likud party, which held 68 seats in the 120-member parliament, lost six seats and will have 53 seats in the next parliament, a significant decline from its previous position. This outcome indicates that the Israeli public is deeply divided, with Netanyahu's leadership facing growing criticism.",
  "summary": "With no clear majority for the ruling coalition or main opposition bloc, working out who will form the next government could take months.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}