# Israel in deadlock: Will the Arab parties decide who governs?

An episode of [Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1725924485), 29 Oct 2026, 29 min.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/pt/Z/a1.mp3

Israel has voted in one of the most consequential elections in its history, but the result has produced no clear winner. Benjamin Netanyahu remains a major force in Israeli politics, yet neither his bloc nor the opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot appears capable of forming a government on its own. Joining Geraldine Doogue and Latika Bourke are ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle and former ABC Middle East correspondent Eric Tlozek to unpack a result that has left Israel deeply divided and politically deadlocked. They discuss Netanyahu's resilience, the failure of the opposition to deliver a decisive defeat, the record turnout among Arab voters, and why the Arab parties may hold more influence than at any point in recent years. Plus, President Isaac Herzog will now play a pivotal role in determining the ruling coalition of Israel, what political bloc will he decide has the best chance of providing a stable rule? And what does this election result mean for Palestinians facing violence and worsening conditions in Gaza and the West Bank? Guest: ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle and former ABC Middle East correspondent Eric TlozekGet in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au

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