# Netanyahu Holds Power After Election Boost

> Netanyahu secures majority in Israeli election despite early polls favoring opposition.
- Title: Netanyahu Holds Power After Election Boost · National Post
- Summary: Netanyahu secures majority in Israeli election despite early polls favoring opposition.
- Keywords: netanyahu, israeli election, likud, gadi einsock, knesset, election results, political coalition, National Post
- Source: National Post — https://nationalpost.com/news/world/netanyahu-builds-strong-position-if-israel-has-to-vote-again
- Author: Bloomberg News
- Published: 2026-10-30T00:47:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: netanyahu, israeli election, likud, gadi einsock, knesset, election results, political coalition, news, politics
## Netanyahu's Election Performance
Benjamin Netanyahu holds power after stronger-than-expected election results.
## Likud Secures 53 Seats
Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats in 120-seat Knesset, more than opposition's 48.
## Eisenkot's Early Lead
Eisenkot's bloc led polls but lost ground as voting progressed.
## Netanyahu's Social Media Push
Netanyahu urged supporters to vote with incendiary comments about Arab voters.
## Election Outcome Shift
Final results show Netanyahu securing majority despite early opposition lead.
## Key takeaway

Netanyahu's Likud bloc wins 53 seats in Israel's parliament, avoiding immediate government collapse.