Israel to hold October 27 legislative election
Israel will vote on October 27 to renew all 120 Knesset seats, with about 7.3 million voters called to the polls as Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Bennett campaign.
Key points
- Israel will elect all 120 Knesset seats on Oct. 27.
- About 7.3 million voters are called to vote.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot are urging voters.
- Naftali Bennett is also a candidate.
- A majority requires 61 seats; parties may form alliances if needed.
Israel will hold a legislative election on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to renew the 120 seats of the Knesset.
Approximately 7.3 million Israeli voters have been called to the polls, with reports noting that over seven million citizens are eligible to vote.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot delivered final, urgent appeals to voters as the election approached.
Naftali Bennett is also listed among the candidates competing for Knesset seats.
The campaign is dominated by the leadership of Netanyahu rather than war issues.
A majority in the Knesset requires 61 of the 120 seats, and parties may explore alliances or a unity government if no bloc reaches that threshold.
A predictive model cited by a French outlet assigns Netanyahu a 93 percent chance of remaining in power even without securing a majority.
Hamas warned Israel it is ready for an attack similar to the October 7, 2023 massacre.
These elections are the first legislative vote since the October 7 events.
Your questions, answered
How many seats are in the Israeli Knesset?
The Knesset has 120 seats.
What is the majority threshold in the Knesset?
A majority requires 61 of the 120 seats.
Who are the main candidates in the upcoming election?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Naftali Bennett are among the candidates.
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