Who are Israel's principal parties in the election?
Polls opened for 7.3 million eligible voters as parties compete for control of the 120-seat Knesset and Netanyahu faces a test of support.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, polls opened across Israel as 7,331,981 eligible voters cast ballots in the 26th Knesset election, widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
- Israel's political blocs remain deadlocked following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks, with Netanyahu's Likud facing a new opposition alliance, B'Yachad, led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
- The Haredi Public Party noted nearly 33% of first graders are in ultra-Orthodox school systems without core curriculum subjects, while Yisrael Beiteinu faction chairman Oded Forer called the elections "an opportunity to restore trust between the people and their leaders."
- President Isaac Herzog will consult party leaders after votes are tallied before tasking a lawmaker with government formation; that candidate will have 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.
- Voters described the election as a celebration of democracy and an opportunity for change after four years of instability, with many Israelis expressing desire for new leadership to restore national unity and address security challenges.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Israeli voters are called to the polls on Tuesday 27 October for the renewal of the Knesset, the parliament of the Hebrew state – a first since the terrorist attack of 7 October 2023. One of the challenges of the election is whether or not the outgoing Prime Minister, Benyamin Netanyahu, remains in power.
Israel needs change: Voters, Democrats leader Yair Golan, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir exercise franchise - The Tribune
As polling stations opened across Israel on Tuesday, voters urged citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote, with some calling for political change, national unity and a better future for the country.
"Israel needs change": Voters, Democrats leader Yair Golan, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir exercise franchise
As polling stations opened across Israel on Tuesday, voters urged citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote, with some calling for political change, national unity and a better future for the country.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
