{
  "id": 17015830,
  "title": "Israel election: Netanyahu-led bloc holds lead with nearly 90% of votes counted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/israel-election-netanyahu-led-bloc-holds-lead-with-nearly-90-of-votes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T05:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW English (Top Stories)",
    "slug": "dw-english-top-stories",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/israel-election-netanyahu-led-bloc-holds-lead-with-nearly-90-of-votes-counted/live-79713839?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel's election results show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holding a majority with nearly 90% of votes counted. Analysts predict a coalition government will be formed, though specifics remain unclear. Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urges Israel to respect international law and cease disproportionate use of force, particularly in the West Bank city of Hebron. Over 2,000 people have been displaced, and homes and commercial properties destroyed. Arab Israelis, however, have turned out in large numbers, trusting democracy. With no clear winner, Israel may face weeks of political uncertainty as the Central Elections Commission counts remaining ballots, which could still impact coalition negotiations. President Isaac Herzog urges all parties to come to negotiations with an open mind, emphasizing the need to avoid another election.",
  "summary": "With nearly 90% of votes counted, the pro-Netanyahu bloc is just ahead of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, but neither grouping is expected to win a majority, with tough coalition talks ahead. Follow DW.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/17015830.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Netanyahu bloc leads Israel election but falls short of majority, leaving rivals with uphill battle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/netanyahu-bloc-leads-israel-election-but-falls-short-of-majority",
        "published": "2026-10-29T05:58:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}