Israeli general election set for October 27: reports

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 Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, [] The post Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term appeared first on The Media Line.

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 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’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 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...

Israeli regime to hold regular Parl. elections on October 27

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Elections to the Israeli regime’s Knesset will be held on October 27, 2026.

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 General Elections on October 27

The Knesset will hold its next general elections on October 27, as announced by MK Ofir Katz on Sunday, marking the first time in nearly 40 years that elections have been called on the legally stipulated date and the first time in over half a century that an Israeli government has completed its full four-year []

Israeli voters to decide new government in October

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

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...

Election season in Israel: Important dates to note before voters head to the polls - explainer

Election season in Israel has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will become the first time since 1988 that elections have been held after a full four-year term.

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.

It's all in the date: How October 7 is already haunting Israel's next election

'This is what the election is about': Israelis highlight the echo of the Hamas attack in the country's election date, finalized after Netanyahu's coalition chose the latest possible day to hold it – making it the first in four decades to complete a full term

Israel to hold regular parliamentary elections on October 27

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

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.

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

Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu

Come October, Israelis Will Vote on Rule by Netanyahu Ira Sun, 07/12/2026 - 21:19

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.

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...

Why Israel's October 27 elections are a litmus test for Netanyahu's leadership

The spotlight is on the upcoming election and what the results will mean for the future of Netanyahu and his government.

Israel's election race shifts: Veteran lawmaker leaves Likud over Haredi draft; Bennett-Lapid alliance takes shape

Israel's election race shifts: Veteran lawmaker leaves Likud over Haredi draft; Bennett-Lapid alliance takes shape

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

ONPE: Voter turnout reached 72% in Peru's runoff election

The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) revealed the main voter turnout figures for the 2026 presidential runoff, in which Popular Force Party candidate Keiko Fujimori emerged victorious and will assume the Presidency of the Republic on July 28, 2026.

RSP general convention: Election schedule made public

Chitwan, June 21: The schedule of an election to be held under the first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swata...

Oct. 7 architect planned much larger – and deadlier – invasion of Israel

Captured documents reportedly show that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar planned Oct. 7 attacks as part of a multi-front invasion of Israel, with incursions from Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. The post Oct. 7 architect planned much larger – and deadlier – invasion of Israel appeared first on World Israel News.

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

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

Israeli PM, DM and Army chiefs reiterate pledge to ‘continue to act decisively to thwart threats’ in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2026. (Maayan Toaf/ GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and Northern Command []

NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that nominations for its upcoming Constituency Executive Elections are scheduled for today and closes on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It said nomination forms should be obtained from the Constituency Elections Committee or at the Constituency Offices at the following costs: Constituency Chairman (GH¢1500), 1st and 2nd Vice (GH¢1000), The post NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

15 Israeli Incursions into Daraa and Quneitra in 10 Days

15 Israeli Incursions into Daraa and Quneitra in 10 Days

‘Presidential Vote’ Set for September 18 in Occupied Tskhinvali

The so-called “presidential elections” in Georgia’s Russia-occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region have been scheduled for September 18 by the de facto parliament, local news agency Res reported on July 1. The scheduling of the early vote follows the resignation of the region’s de facto leader, Alan Gagloev, who has become an adviser to Russian President Vladimir