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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Israel Enters Final Three Weeks Before Elections

With three weeks until Israel's 26th Knesset elections on October 27th, the political landscape is intensifying. Key dates include the start of official campaign broadcasts, voting abroad, and the deadline for surplus vote agreements. The process of forming a new government after the election is also outlined, with the President tasked to assign the mandate to a Knesset member. Analysts emphasize the critical nature of these elections, urging voters to consider leadership and policy beyond partisan choices, while the Arab vote is seen as potentially decisive.

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  1. 01Israel's 26th Knesset elections are set for October 27th, with three weeks remaining.
  2. 02Voting abroad will occur on October 15th; domestic voting is on October 27th.
  3. 03Parties must finalize surplus vote agreements by October 16th.
  4. 04The President will task a Knesset member to form a government after results are announced.
  5. 05Commentators highlight the elections' significance amid post-October 7th challenges.
  6. 06The Arab vote is considered potentially decisive in shaping the election outcome.
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