Israel election: why exit polls differ from official results

Most Israeli polling stations close at ten on Tuesday evening, followed by counting and broadcast exit polls, according to arrangements reported by Anadolu on 26 October 2026. The agency identified 4 November as the deadline for official results.

A television survey projection, vote counting and the election committee’s official result are different stages. Finishing first also does not alone secure a government: confidence requires support from 61 of the Knesset’s 120 members. Seat distribution and potential majority-building matter beyond the first projected party ranking.