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Israel's Knesset on Sunday announced national elections on Oct. 27, the last date permitted by law. The Knesset will end its term on July 17, making way for polls after a full four-year term for the first time since 1988.

Israel's Knesset on Sunday announced national elections on Oct. 27, the last date permitted by law. The Knesset will end its term on July 17, making way for polls after a full four-year term for the first time since 1988.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government will be the first to complete a full term since 1973. The Knesset Legal Adviser said there was no need to enact a dissolution law, as the Oct. 27 date was set by law.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government will be the first to complete a full term since 1973. The Knesset Legal Adviser said there was no need to enact a dissolution law, as the Oct. 27 date was set by law.

Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and is set to run again. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar Party is reportedly his main rival as polling shows their two parties neck-and-neck.

Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and is set to run again. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar Party is reportedly his main rival as polling shows their two parties neck-and-neck.

A Hebrew University of Jerusalem poll found that support for Netanyahu fell from 40.5% in early March to 29.4% in June. Most recent polls predict his current coalition factions would win at most 53 of the total 120 seats.

A Hebrew University of Jerusalem poll found that support for Netanyahu fell from 40.5% in early March to 29.4% in June. Most recent polls predict his current coalition factions would win at most 53 of the total 120 seats.

Election issues include mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, Netanyahu's corruption trials and judicial reform. The coalition is racing to pass several bills before parliament goes into recess on July 17.

Election issues include mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, Netanyahu's corruption trials and judicial reform. The coalition is racing to pass several bills before parliament goes into recess on July 17.

Netanyahu has said he intends to "establish a broad national government" after the election, citing military campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah. Israel's Central Elections Committee may broadcast the vote count live.

Netanyahu has said he intends to "establish a broad national government" after the election, citing military campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah. Israel's Central Elections Committee may broadcast the vote count live.

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Israel's Knesset announced on Sunday that national elections will be held on Oct. 27, the last date permitted by law. The Knesset is set to end its current term on July 17, marking the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Israel's Knesset announced on Sunday that national elections will be held on Oct. 27, the last date permitted by law. The Knesset is set to end its current term on July 17, marking the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

Netanyahu's current government, formed on Dec. 29, 2022, will be the first Israeli government to complete a full term since 1973. Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik said there was no need to enact a dissolution law, as the Oct. 27 date was already set by law.

Netanyahu's current government, formed on Dec. 29, 2022, will be the first Israeli government to complete a full term since 1973. Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik said there was no need to enact a dissolution law, as the Oct. 27 date was already set by law.

Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has declared his intention to run again. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the Yashar party, has emerged as his main rival, with polling showing the two parties neck-and-neck.

Netanyahu, 76, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and has declared his intention to run again. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the Yashar party, has emerged as his main rival, with polling showing the two parties neck-and-neck.

A Hebrew University of Jerusalem poll found support for Netanyahu's premiership fell from 40.5% in early March to 29.4% in June. Most recent polls predict his current coalition factions would gain at most 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

A Hebrew University of Jerusalem poll found support for Netanyahu's premiership fell from 40.5% in early March to 29.4% in June. Most recent polls predict his current coalition factions would gain at most 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Key election issues include a dispute over mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trials and judicial reform legislation. The coalition has been racing to pass several bills before parliament enters recess on July 17.

Key election issues include a dispute over mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trials and judicial reform legislation. The coalition has been racing to pass several bills before parliament enters recess on July 17.

Netanyahu has said he intends to "establish a broad national government" after the election, citing Israel's military campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah. Israel's Central Elections Committee is also considering broadcasting the vote count live to counter efforts to undermine public trust in results.

Netanyahu has said he intends to "establish a broad national government" after the election, citing Israel's military campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah. Israel's Central Elections Committee is also considering broadcasting the vote count live to counter efforts to undermine public trust in results.

Netanyahu is rigging the game before a single vote is cast — blocking polling stations for 37,000 elderly voters while quietly legalizing what looks like vote-buying in Likud primaries. The coalition is rewriting election rules behind closed doors to protect a leader whose poll numbers are in freefall. A democracy that lets its ruling party gut the mechanics of voting isn't holding a free election — it's staging one.

Netanyahu is rigging the game before a single vote is cast — blocking polling stations for 37,000 elderly voters while quietly legalizing what looks like vote-buying in Likud primaries. The coalition is rewriting election rules behind closed doors to protect a leader whose poll numbers are in freefall. A democracy that lets its ruling party gut the mechanics of voting isn't holding a free election — it's staging one.

Netanyahu's leadership isn't a liability — it's the reason Israel is still standing. While opposition politicians offer polls and press releases, Bibi delivers strategic dominance, a fully restored alliance with Washington and battlefield momentum that enemies genuinely fear. Dismantling that leadership mid-war, based on court maneuvering and media pressure, would hand adversaries exactly the opening they've been waiting for.

Netanyahu's leadership isn't a liability — it's the reason Israel is still standing. While opposition politicians offer polls and press releases, Bibi delivers strategic dominance, a fully restored alliance with Washington and battlefield momentum that enemies genuinely fear. Dismantling that leadership mid-war, based on court maneuvering and media pressure, would hand adversaries exactly the opening they've been waiting for.

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Netanyahu is rigging the game before a single vote is cast — blocking polling stations for 37,000 elderly voters while quietly legalizing what looks like vote-buying in Likud primaries. The coalition is rewriting election rules to protect a leader whose poll numbers are in freefall. A democracy that lets its ruling party gut the mechanics of voting is only staging a free election.

Netanyahu is rigging the game before a single vote is cast — blocking polling stations for 37,000 elderly voters while quietly legalizing what looks like vote-buying in Likud primaries. The coalition is rewriting election rules to protect a leader whose poll numbers are in freefall. A democracy that lets its ruling party gut the mechanics of voting is only staging a free election.

Netanyahu's leadership is the reason Israel is still standing. While opposition politicians offer polls and press releases, Bibi delivers strategic dominance, a fully restored alliance with Washington and battlefield momentum that enemies genuinely fear. Dismantling that leadership mid-war would hand adversaries exactly the opening they've been waiting for.

Netanyahu's leadership is the reason Israel is still standing. While opposition politicians offer polls and press releases, Bibi delivers strategic dominance, a fully restored alliance with Washington and battlefield momentum that enemies genuinely fear. Dismantling that leadership mid-war would hand adversaries exactly the opening they've been waiting for.

There is a 44% chance Naftali Bennett will be the Israeli Prime Minister following the election for the 26th Knesset, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 44% chance Naftali Bennett will be the Israeli Prime Minister following the election for the 26th Knesset, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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