Netanyahu Urges Right-Wing Support Ahead of October 2026 Election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the right-wing bloc to mobilize for the upcoming elections, scheduled for October 27, 2026. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israelis will exercise their civic right to vote for the next four years. He described his recent travels across the country, meeting with citizens and feeling their "great love for the country" and desire for it to be "strong, secure, and prosperous."

Netanyahu emphasized the critical nature of the election, framing it as a choice between a right-wing government and a "Palestine" state, or a left-wing government potentially including Arab parties, and figures like Gantz, Liberman, and Bennett. He highlighted the importance of a right-wing government under his leadership, particularly in light of the remaining two years in the term of his "friend" US President Donald Trump, which he sees as a crucial window to "complete our great missions on all fronts."

Expressing concern about a potential tie between the right and "Palestine," Netanyahu urged his supporters to translate their "love and support" into votes. He encouraged them to speak with family and friends, and to actively encourage others to vote, stressing that "every vote counts" and that each individual can make a difference. He concluded by stating, "Together we will bring victory. For our children. For our future. For the State of Israel."

In related news, Netanyahu is scheduled to attend a major Israeli Premier League soccer match on Monday between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Teddy Stadium, which is expected to draw around 30,000 fans, according to News 13 reporter Michael Shemesh. The previous day, Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin attended a match at Bloomfield Stadium.