https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-election-campaign-is-heating-up-here-s-who-s-runningContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-election-campaign-is-heating-up-here-s-who-s-runninghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-election-campaign-is-heating-up-here-s-who-s-running#u66543Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:07:45 +0000Israel is preparing for Knesset elections on October 27 with 38 parties having submitted candidate slates. Current polling shows a tie between the pro-Netanyahu bloc and the opposition. A coalition led by Eisenkot may reach 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. Benjamin Netanyahu is working to unify the right wing to avoid a potential defeat as the campaign intensifies.Why it mattersThe election determines the composition of the Knesset and the ability to form a governing majority. The current deadlock creates uncertainty regarding whether the right-wing bloc or an opposition coalition wil https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-election-campaign-is-heating-up-here-s-who-s-runninghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-election-campaign-is-heating-up-here-s-who-s-running#u64796Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:37:28 +0000Israel prepares for Knesset elections on October 27 after 38 parties submitted their final candidate slates. Current polling indicates a deadlock, with the pro-Netanyahu bloc tied with the opposition. Meanwhile, a coalition led by Eisenkot may have a path to 61 seats without needing support from Arab parties for the first time. Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to unify the right wing to prevent a potential election defeat as the campaign intensifies.Why it mattersThe Knesset is Israel's unicameral legislature. The ability to form a majority government depends on securing at least 61 seats