People walk past a Likud party campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition party leaders ahead of Israel's general election.
\n\nIsrael is all set to hold its general election tomorrow, Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The mandate will decide the fate of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been spearheading the country since December 29, 2022, as part of his third stint in the top job. Israel hasn’t had general elections since the October 7, 2023 attack when Hamas and Palestinian armed groups launched a large-scale, coordinated surprise attack from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, triggering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Israel's last legislative election was held on November 1, 2022. Netanyahu's Likud party won 32 seats and successfully formed a right-wing coalition government with 64 out of 120 seats in the Knesset.
\n\nStarting October 27, 7 AM onwards, voters will cast their ballots to elect the 120 members of the 26th Knesset in Israel, marking the first national election held since the 7 October 2023 attacks.
\n\nThe polling will be held from 7 AM and till 10 PM.
\n\nWhile a clear picture of the Knesset's makeup usually forms within 24 to 48 hours. The results of…
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