# 'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback

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- Published: 2026-10-30T08:28:38+00:00
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Yair Lapid stated that the anti-Netanyahu bloc won the election while indicating the need for coalition talks. The bloc secured 67 seats in the Knesset, insufficient for a majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition obtained 53 seats, lacking a clear path to govern. Lapid emphasized the importance of patience during the ongoing discussions amidst uncertainty. He assured the public that

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