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Israel votes in the parliamentary election: 7.3 million voters and complicated coalition arithmetic

On October 27, Israel's parliamentary election began — the first general election since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are electing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running nearly neck and neck, but no bloc, according to projections, is expected to win a majority. On 27 October, parliamentary elections began in Israel — the first general elections since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running almost neck and neck, but neither bloc, according to forecasts, is expected to win a majority.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Israel's elections on 27 October: the first nationwide vote since 7 October 2023 turns into a referendum on Netanyahu

On 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on the figure of Benjamin Netanyahu, the exemption of the ultra-Orthodox from military service, and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed. On 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on Benjamin Netanyahu's personality, the exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Israel votes in an election that will serve as a verdict on Netanyahu's wartime leadership

Israel held parliamentary elections on Tuesday: about 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. The central question is the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu, whose four-year term has been marked by the security failure of October 7, 2023 and the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran. Polls point to a close race, with the main rival being former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Israel prepares for Knesset elections: 7.3 million voters, 36 parties and one of the most consequential votes in the country's recent history

On Tuesday Israel will hold parliamentary elections that The National calls among the most consequential in the country's recent history. For the first time, voters will be able to judge the leadership's actions over the security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 attacks. About 7.3 million Israelis will choose 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. Exit polls are expected at 10:00 p.m., official results by November 4, and coalition formation could take weeks or months.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Trump backs Netanyahu again ahead of Israel's election: will it help the prime minister?

Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time in a week ahead of Israel's parliamentary election. Analysts differ in their assessments: according to a Channel 12 poll, 64% of voters say the endorsement will not affect their vote, while 17% say it makes them less willing to vote for Netanyahu. Experts are also discussing the implications for coalition talks and policy toward Iran.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Netanyahu says Iran may attack Israel on the eve of the Knesset elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video address, reported intelligence indicating that Iran and its proxy forces may attempt to disrupt the parliamentary elections on October 27. The military is raising its combat readiness, although Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir said there is no operational need to resume strikes on Iran.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Thousands of Israelis fly in from abroad for an election that could end the Netanyahu era

According to The National, about 67,000 Israelis from the US and Europe entered the country to vote in Tuesday's election — 25% more than expected. Their number is equivalent to roughly two Knesset mandates out of 120, which could have a noticeable impact in a very close race. Those arriving say they want 'change' after 20 years of the current leadership.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Israel's opposition agrees on coordination ahead of October 27 election, but disagreements remain

Israeli opposition leaders agreed to coordinate campaigns ahead of the October 27 parliamentary election in order to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu, but ideological differences and the struggle for leadership complicate the task. According to a Madad poll from October 14, the opposition bloc receives only 50 of the 61 mandates needed for a majority in the Knesset.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Maariv poll: Netanyahu's bloc and opposition tied at 51 seats each ahead of the October 27 election

A Maariv poll conducted by the Lazar Research institute 11 days before the Knesset election on October 27 showed parity: Netanyahu's bloc and the Jewish opposition at 51 seats each, Arab parties at 14, and the 'Reservists' party at 4. With an uncertain outcome, 55% of Israelis prefer a national unity government over new elections. Eisenkot leads Netanyahu as a candidate for prime minister (48% vs 41%).

Aziz Karimov
2 min read