# Israel's election scenarios

> Israel's Oct 27 election could lead to coalition, minority government, national unity deal, or new elections.
- Title: Israel's election scenarios · The Straits Times | Shortify
- Summary: Israel's Oct 27 election could lead to coalition, minority government, national unity deal, or new elections. Israel's next government may form a coalition…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-elections-four-possible-scenarios
- Published: 2026-10-21T02:59:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: israel, elections, knesset, benjamin netanyahu, gadi eineskot, arab parties, national unity government, coalition government, news, world
## Election context
Israel's oct 27 election is expected to be close with results forecast near 50-52 seats for Netanyahu's bloc and opposition.
## Coalition scenario
Netanyahu's bloc and opposition each have 50-52 seats; coalition talks aim for 61 seats in the 120-seat knesset.
## Minority government
Arab parties could win 12-14 seats; they might support a minority government without majority.
## National unity government
Netanyahu might team with Eisenkot to form a national unity government excluding far-right allies.
## Deadlock scenario
If no government forms, Israel may hold new elections after a 28-day coalition formation period.
## Historical context
Israel held four elections between april 2019 and march 2021 due to coalition instability.
## Key players
Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Arab parties like the Joint List and Raam influence outcomes.
## Key takeaway

Israel's next government may form a coalition, minority government, national unity deal, or trigger new elections after Oct 27 polls.