A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

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   Israelis vote in election seen as referendum on Netanyahu

   Israelis are voting in an election viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of recent conflicts and his long-standing policies. The election on October 27 comes after a period of significant turmoil, including the deadliest attack on Israel since its founding and three years of wars. Netanyahu's future and the country's political landscape hang in the balance.

   Why it matters

   This election is crucial as it will determine the future of Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister who has held power for more than 18 years over three separate tenures. The outcome will also shape how Israel addresses various domestic and foreign policy concerns. The election is seen as a test of Netanyahu's popularity amid a complex and volatile regional environment.

   What is confirmed

   • Israelis vote on October 27 in an election viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the deadliest attack on Israel since its founding and the three years of wars that followed.
   • Netanyahu is Israel's longest serving prime minister, holding onto power for more than 18 years over three separate tenures.
   • The election could reshape the country's political landscape, but neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allies nor the opposition has a clear path to a governing majority.
   • Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in the Israeli election.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The far-right gains are predicted in the election.

   What to watch next

   • The official results of the election
   • The formation of a new government
   • The impact of the election on Israel's domestic and foreign policy
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. www.aljazeera.com — Israel Election 2026 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
   2. Yahoo — In shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent
   3. The Times of Israel — 2026 Israeli elections: What you need to know
   4. Reuters — Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in Israeli election
   5. AP News — A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
   6. The Guardian — ‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls
   7. The Times of Israel — Everything you need to know: ToI’s guide to the 37 parties that Israelis can (finally) choose from
   8. NPR — Israel prepares for a high-stakes election
   9. www.latimes.com — A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a ...
   10. www.cfr.org — Israel’s Election: Who’s Who and What’s at Stake?
   11. jen.jiji.com — Bad weather loosens its grip, the anticyclone returns and temperatures rise: the trend for the coming days
   12. wtop.com — A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a ...
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