Israeli voters will head to the polls this Tuesday, October 27, for a general election. This marks the first parliamentary election since the October 7, 2023 terror attacks and follows years of war. For many Israelis shaken by these events, it is the most consequential election in decades.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career. After three years of navigating war, crisis, and global outcry, his leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.
The race has narrowed as the vote approaches, and Netanyahu's rivals currently have no clear path to power. The outcome will determine the country's next prime minister and whether Israeli policy will change if the opposition succeeds.
While the election takes place Tuesday, the process of forming a new government could take weeks, months, or longer.