New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Israel's 2026 parliamentary election could leave the country facing another political deadlock if no political bloc manages to secure the 61 seats required to form a government. With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing opposition from several rival political parties, the election outcome may depend as much on post-poll alliances as on the number of seats won by individual parties.

The general election will be held on October 27, with exit polls expected that night, preliminary results emerging on October 28, and official results due by November 4.

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has 120 seats, meaning a party or coalition needs at least 61 lawmakers to command a majority.

However, the country's proportional...