# Israel election results: absentee ballots counted as coalition talks begin

Israel is counting absentee ballots after national elections, with coalition negotiations expected to start soon. The final results will determine the balance of power in parliament and shape the next government. This matters because the outcome could affect Israeli policy and regional stability.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/29/israel-election-results-live-updates-poll-netanyahu-eisenkot-bloc-coalition-latest-news) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:27:33 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/israel-election-result-shows-no-overall-majority-as-vote-count-complete?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:22:04 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/31/israels-allegations-of-qatari-election-interference-rejected?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:24:58 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/israeli-officials-say-results-stand-as-netanyahu-claims-election-stolen?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:29:16 +0000