"WHEN NO BLOC WINS: THE POWER STRUGGLE THAT COULD RESHAPE ISRAEL".
WHEN NO BLOC WINS: THE POWER STRUGGLE THAT COULD RESHAPE ISRAEL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. The 61-Seat Puzzle: Preliminary reports from the October 27, 2026, Israeli elections indicate a political deadlock. Neither the pro-Netanyahu bloc nor the anti-Netanyahu bloc has secured the 61-seat majority required in the 120-seat Knesset. 2. The Kingmaker Paradox: In a fragmented political landscape, smaller, often fringe parties hold disproportionate power. The next Prime Minister will not be the one with the most votes, but the one who can successfully navigate the extortionate demands of coalition partners. 3. The Geopolitical Stakes: The formation of the next government will dictate the trajectory of the war in Gaza, the future of the West Bank, and the broader regional confrontation with Iran. A weakened, coalition-constrained Prime Minister will have limited room to maneuver on the international stage. --- HOOK Israel has spoken, but its voice is fractured. In most democratic systems, the par...