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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

UN condemns Israeli operation in Hebron on the eve of Israel's election

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk criticized Israel's military operation in Hebron, launched after a shootout in which two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian militants were killed. The Hebron municipality reported that more than 3,000 people were ordered to leave the area. The operation began days before Israel's general election.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Israel and the US vote a week apart: elections linked by the war with Iran

Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy, and bilateral relations: about half a million Israelis with American passports may vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections will take place for the Israeli parliament and the US Congress. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

Netanyahu on the eve of Israel's election: AI image of a 'second Holocaust,' a crypto idea, and a second Trump endorsement

In the final days before Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received a renewed endorsement from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach a deal with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and corrupt deals. In the final days before the general election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he published an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received renewed backing from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach an agreement with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and of corrupt deals.

Otabek Yusupov
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
Politics

Political scientist suggests Netanyahu could disrupt Israel's elections with a strike on Iran

Israeli political scientist Simon Tsipis suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may attempt to postpone the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27 through a military operation against Iran and the imposition of a state of emergency. According to Channel 12, Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir opposed such an operation before the vote. No official decision has been made.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Mass protests held in Tel Aviv on the eve of Israel's election

Two days before the Knesset election, tens of thousands of supporters of the Israeli opposition took to the streets of Tel Aviv. Organisers claim 100,000 participants and demand a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, 2023. Polls predict an opposition lead, but without a majority for either side.

Aziz Karimov
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
World

Gaza residents follow Israel's election without hope for change

On the eve of the Knesset election, residents of the Gaza Strip express exhaustion and scepticism: many want Benjamin Netanyahu to be defeated, but do not believe a change of power will alter their situation. Their main concerns are housing, food, water, and the rebuilding of schools and hospitals. On the eve of the Knesset election, residents of the Gaza Strip express fatigue and skepticism: many want Benjamin Netanyahu to be defeated, but do not believe a change of power will alter their situation. Their main concerns are housing, food, water, and the rebuilding of schools and hospitals.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

Ulyanov said France, Germany and Britain paved the way for strikes on Iran

Russia's permanent representative in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, accused the E3 countries of pushing for escalation in the IAEA Board of Governors since March 2022 and thereby paving the way for US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The trigger was a Tehran Times publication about Berlin's shift in rhetoric: from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's words about the Israeli strikes in June 2025 to calls for de-escalation in October 2026.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Trump renews support for Netanyahu and urges Israel to 'finish the job' of the campaign against Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday once again expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged Israelis to re-elect him and to continue the military campaign against Iran until completion. He referenced his letter of October 18, claimed losses for Iran in the military and economic spheres, and warned that under a different Israeli leader the US is 'not inclined' to take the job on itself.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read