Israel Elections: Who’s Running in a Vote That Could End Netanyahu’s Rule?
Israelis head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, in an election that could reshape the country’s political landscape and bring Benjamin Netanyahu’s lengthy tenure as prime minister to an end. The vote comes three years after Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, which left more than 1,200 people dead in Israel and exposed serious failures […]
Israel will hold a significant election on Tuesday, October 27, which could end Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing rule as prime minister. The vote comes in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed over 1,200 people and exposed security shortcomings. Netanyahu's Likud party is trailing behind the centrist Yashar party led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who could become a major alternative.
Netanyahu's ruling coalition may not have enough support to form a majority government, meaning smaller parties and inter-party negotiations will play a crucial role in determining the outcome. The election's result could also depend on the internal dynamics within Netanyahu's own support network. The opposition remains fragmented, with parties disagreeing on potential governing partners. With 120 seats in the Knesset, at least 61 are required to form a majority government.
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