Israel's 26th Knesset Elections Begin With 38 Parties Competing
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israel's 26th Knesset elections commenced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with 38 parties vying for 120 parliamentary seats. Around 7.3 million voters are eligible to participate in the election. Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM and will close at 10:00 PM, with extended hours in smaller communities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's 26th Knesset elections began on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Approximately 7.3 million voters are eligible to cast ballots.
- Thirty-eight political lists are competing for 120 parliamentary seats.
- Voting is scheduled to conclude at 10:00 PM.
- Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM across the country.
Polling stations across Israel opened at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for the 26th Knesset elections. Approximately 7.3 million voters are eligible to cast ballots to choose representatives for the 120 seats in parliament. Voting will continue until 10:00 PM. In smaller communities, polling centers will open at 8:00 AM and remain open for twelve hours. A total of 38 political lists are competing in this election cycle.
