Israel sets October 27 election after full four-year term in power

Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?

While the country continues with its military operations in Lebanon, Israel announced on Sunday that the general elections will take place on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing another term in the office. This will be the first since 1988 when elections are happening in Israel following a complete four-year term.

Israel to hold elections on October 27 as Netanyahu faces polls amid regional wars: Reports

According to Israeli media reports, the country will hold general elections on October 27 as Benjamin Netanyahu's administration becomes the first in over 50 years to complete a full four-year term. The Knesset will enter recess on July 17 amid ongoing regional conflicts and domestic legal pressures.

Israel to hold parliamentary elections on October 27 as Netanyahu seeks another term

Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on October 27, several local outlets reported on Sunday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks another term following a volatile few years marked by the war in Gaza. The next election is to be held by October 27 under the law but earlier dates had also been under discussion. Opinion polls suggest it could prove difficult for both Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition to secure a majority. Israeli coalitions are usually composed of several...

Israel Elections to be Held on October 27: Parliament

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership since the Gaza war erupted. The Knesset, as parliament is known, is set to end its current term on July 17, allowing []...Click to read more

Israel elections to be held on Oct. 27: parliament

JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israel will hold national elections on Oct. 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted. The Knesset, as parliament is known, is set to end its current term on July 17, allowing the ruling coalition to complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Since the current Knesset is expected to serve its full term and the next ge

Israel's election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

JERUSALEM, July 12 (Reuters) - Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, its first since Hamas' 2023 attack and the wars that ensued in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.The precise ballot date had been unclear since the Israeli parliament voted in May to disband, raising the possibility the election could be held early. However, coalition head Ofir Katz told a parliamentary committee on Sunday that the original October 27 date set by law would be kept.

Israel’s election to be held on October 27

Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, according to ​Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, its first ‌since Hamas’ 2023 attack and the wars that ensued in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. The precise ballot date ​had been unclear since the Israeli parliament voted ​in May to disband, raising the possibility the election could [] The post Israel’s election to be held on October 27 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Israel to hold elections on 27 October in what is seen as referendum on Netanyahu leadership

Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.

Israel To Hold Elections On Oct 27 As Netanyahu Completes Full Four-Year Term

Israel sets its first on-schedule general election in nearly four decades as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for a high-stakes electoral battle shaped by war, security and political...

Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu

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Date set for Knesset elections

The date of the dissolution of the Knesset will be July 17, meaning that the elections will be held on October 27.

Israeli general election set for October 27: reports

Several Israeli media reports indicate the country's parliamentary elections will be held at the end of October.

Abbas Sets November 28 as Date for First Palestinian Elections in Twenty Years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has set November 28 as the date for the first legislative elections in twenty years. Whether the vote proceeds depends on Israeli cooperation in East Jerusalem and on whether war-destroyed Gaza can support any electoral process.

Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27

These would be Israel’s first parliamentary elections to be held on schedule since 1988

Netanyahu coalition announces Israel's 2026 election will take place on October 27

Netanyahu's far-right coalition will become the first to serve a full term in four decades. The Knesset is expected to dissolve on Friday, and the coalition is seeking to secure as many political achievements as possible

Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit

A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas's 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.

Israeli election date set for Oct. 27

The current Knesset will be the first to complete a full term since the 11th Knesset, which served between 1984 to 1988.

Palestinian President Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called parliamentary elections for November 28, the first since 2006, with presidential elections planned for early next year. While some Palestinians hope the vote will bring change, ongoing conflict, political divisions and uncertainty over voting in occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem cast doubt on whether the elections can take place. TRT World’s Nizar Sadawi has the story.

Likud schedules primaries for August 4

While the party has reached a consensus regarding the date of the primaries, there is still contention about how many candidates PM Netanyahu could personally select.

First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that legislative elections will be held in late November, the first in 20 years. As Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports, the Palestinian Authority has been under international pressure to demonstrate its legitimacy. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Israel sets election date for October 27, Netanyahu government to complete full term

With the elections set to take place on October 27 as planned, this will be the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

The end of Netanyahu's rule? Historic election could end his political era

ALBAWABA – Israel is preparing for a historic political milestone as the ruling coalition announced the next parliamentary elections will be held in the country on October 27...

Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years

The long-delayed vote would mark the first legislative elections since Hamas' 2006 victory, as President Mahmoud Abbas faces mounting pressure to restore the legitimacy of Palestinian institutions.

Thirty years of Netanyahu: The man who shaped modern Israel

A career built on fear, force and survival reshaped a states identity and left its legitimacy more fragile than everThirty years ago, on June 18, 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu became prime minister of Israel for the first time. His victory in the May 29, 1996 election was a moment of profound political reorientation for the Israeli state.Against the backdrop of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, t

Netanyahu says he wants broad coalition after Israel election

Netanyahu says he wants broad coalition after Israel election Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to form a broader coalition after the next election, distancing himself from the far-right allies who have helped keep him in power. I intend to establish a broad national government, not a right-wing government, not a left-wing government that depends on Arab parties, but a broad national government, Netanyahu said in a televised briefing. His remarks mark an attempt to recast his political strategy before a national vote that must take place by 27 October. Netanyahu’s current government has relied heavily on far-right ministers who have pushed Israel deeper into occupation, settlement expansion and military escalation across the region.

The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats

The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats

AJK elections to go ahead as scheduled under legal and constitutional order: Rana Sanaullah makes clear

AJK elections to go ahead as scheduled under legal and constitutional order: Rana Sanaullah makes clear

Victories by Pro-Palestinian Democrats Show the Party’s Shift on Israel

Three Democrats who made criticism of Israel central to their political identities swept to victory in House primary races in New York City on Tuesday, signaling a new era of skepticism in their party toward the Jewish state and its actions. The striking results reflected a fast-moving shift in liberal politics. Democratic voters are now []

Israel elections to be held on October 27, Netanyahu to face tough challenge

Netanyahu is already the country's longest-serving prime minister, having served multiple, non-consecutive terms, and has declared his intention to run again.

The US can debate AI integration; Israel has already operationalized it

From scattered programs to unified command to frontline deployment: Israel managed that entire transition in under six months. Pentagon reform cycles move in decades. The post The US can debate AI integration; Israel has already operationalized it appeared first on World Israel News.