Israel's parliamentary elections were held on October 27. Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud bloc secured 53 seats, while the main opposition alliance won 48 seats. Neither side reached the 61 seats required to form a government, resulting in a parliamentary deadlock. Arab parties increased their representation to a record 19 seats. Al Jazeera analysis indicated that despite the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and subsequent international isolation, issues concerning Gaza and the West Bank were not decisive factors in this election. Voters primarily focused on domestic issues such as judicial reform and military service exemptions.