Trump offers to help Netanyahu after election theft claims
- Donald Trump stated he would consider assisting Benjamin Netanyahu following claims the election was stolen.
- Netanyahu's right-wing bloc secured the most seats but failed to reach a parliamentary majority.
- With 94% of votes counted, the election remains a stalemate between Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
- Israeli police found no evidence to support Likud's allegations of voter fraud by Arab citizens.
- Netanyahu remains in a caretaker capacity as the country faces potential coalition bargaining.
Donald Trump said on Thursday he would consider assisting Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli Prime Minister alleged the ongoing election was "stolen". Netanyahu claimed the election was stolen after failing to secure a majority.
The situation follows a record high turnout at the halfway stage of the election.
Election stalemate leaves Knesset without clear majority
As of October 28, 2026, the Israeli election has resulted in a stalemate with no clear winner. Although Netanyahu's right-wing bloc won the highest number of seats in the 120-seat Knesset, it did not achieve a parliamentary majority.
With nearly 94% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats compared to 48 for the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot. Arab Israeli parties are projected to win 19 seats, which complicates the path to power for Eisenkot as many Jewish political leaders reject their support.
The election results suggest voters punished Netanyahu but did not reject him.
Israeli police find no evidence of voter fraud
The Likud party alleged that voter fraud by Arab citizens prevented a clear victory. Israeli police stated they have no investigative or intelligence evidence to support these claims.
Police received 48 complaints regarding fraud and impersonation as of Tuesday night. This figure is a decrease from the nearly 80 complaints reported in the previous election.
Trump claims credit for Netanyahu's electoral support
Donald Trump claimed credit for an increase in support for Benjamin Netanyahu following his endorsement. Trump told Axios that his support made a "big difference" for the Prime Minister.
Trump said he had previously received "horror reports" about his ally's polling prospects. He also shared a statement on Truth Social attributed to "Irving C. Schwartz claimed the endorsement "turned the tide" in the election.
Netanyahu remains in caretaker role amid coalition uncertainty
Benjamin Netanyahu serves in a caretaker capacity as the country faces potential coalition bargaining or another election. Neither side has a clear path to form a government.
With 94% of votes counted, the election stalemate leaves the Knesset without a clear majority. Netanyahu, often described as a political survivor, faces questions from media analysis regarding his ability to overcome the current results.
Rivals are now ready to swallow their pride to oust the Prime Minister. Arab parties have also signaled a willingness to help remove Netanyahu from power. These political maneuvers follow the election held on October 27.
Future leadership alignment on Iran policy
Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu on October 18, expressing a desire for him to remain in power to help finish the job against Iran. Jonathan Panikoff of the Atlantic Council noted that any future Israeli leadership would likely align with Trump regarding potential escalation with Iran.
Netanyahu warned Iran against an attack ahead of the election. On the final day before the election, Netanyahu denied reports about a potential escalation with Iran.
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