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Israel Sets October 27, 2026, for Historic Knesset Elections as Netanyahu Faces Internal Challenges

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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago

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Israel will hold its 26th Knesset elections on October 27, 2026, marking a historic on-time vote after a full government term. The political scene is heating up with internal Likud disputes and opposition leader Gadi Eizenkot gaining credibility. Authorities are preparing to safeguard the election's integrity amid expectations of a turbulent campaign.

01Israel schedules 26th Knesset elections for October 27, 2026, first on-time vote in 38 years.
02Current government completes full term, a first in 53 years, signaling rare political stability.
03Candidate lists must be finalized by September 7, 2026, ahead of a 107-day campaign.
04Likud faces internal disputes over primary election methods and candidate slots, with Netanyahu involved.
05Opposition leader Gadi Eizenkot leads in credibility polls, appealing to ultra-Orthodox voters.
06President Herzog meets officials to ensure election integrity and prevent disruptions.

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