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A former army chief, 2 ex-PMs and an Arab party leader: Netanyahu’s main rivals in Israel polls

Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking an unprecedented seventh term as Israel's prime minister as the country prepares to elect members of the 120-seat Knesset on October 27.

The Times of India · 3h ago

The key players in Israel’s first election since October 7 attacks as Netanyahu fights for his political life

IN FOCUS: Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · 4h ago

Voices: This is what will happen after Israel’s most important election in years

It has been billed as one of the most consequential elections in Israel’s history, but the reality on the ground may be very different, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · 4h ago

What the October 27 Israeli Election Means for Netanyahu's Future — and Who Could Replace Him

Israel votes October 27 in its most consequential election in decades. Netanyahu faces legal peril and a surging rival — but no clear path to 61 seats for either side.

Latin Times · Oct 23

How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?

Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Why ultra-Orthodox parties hold so much sway in Israeli politics

On Oct. 20, 2026, a week before Israel’s elections, dozens of men were detained on suspicion of evading the draft – arrests that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “unacceptable.”

The Conversation · Oct 23

Two small Arab parties may decide Israel’s election

Israelis head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that will pit the right-wing bloc of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a bloc consisting of centre and left-wing parties. The governing parties and the opposition grouping both look set to fall short of an outright majority.

The Conversation · Oct 23

‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu

The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Israeli elections poll tracker: Three scenarios that could play out as Netanyahu faces losing power

Exclusive: A poll of 4,000 Israelis shows that it is unlikely that Netanyahu’s bloc will hold on to power when the country votes next week

The Independent UK · Oct 22

A look at the major candidates in Israel's election Tuesday

Next Tuesday, Israeli citizens will vote for their next prime minister amid a tense political landscape. Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel for years and faces strong opposition from Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has positioned himself as a moderate alternative but maintains a focus on security. Other prominent…

The Economic Times · Oct 22