World · 14 July 2026

Israel to hold national elections on 27 October

National elections are scheduled for 27 October in Israel, offering citizens their initial opportunity to assess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition following the Hamas attacks. Current polling indicates voters may remove Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption. Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, leads Netanyahu in recent polls.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 8:32

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