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Israel election 2026: Who is running and can Netanyahu survive biggest test of his political career?

Israel votes on October 27 in a closely contested election that could decide Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future. With neither bloc projected to secure the 61 seats needed to govern, smaller parties and Arab-led parties could play a decisive role in coalition negotiations.

5 min read Oct 25, 2026 05:14 AM IST First published on: Oct 24, 2026 at 07:32 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by security personnel, speaks to supporters during an election campaign visit to Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market. (Photo: AP)

Israelis vote on October 27 in an election that could determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power, with polls suggesting that neither his bloc nor the opposition has a clear path to the 61 seats needed to form a government.…