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.