Israel Elections
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit party, casts his vote during Israel's general elections in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
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Israelis are voting in a national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Tuesday's vote is the first since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and the subsequent wars in the Middle East. Israelis vote for parties, which then form alliances to create a majority coalition. No single party has ever won a 61-seat majority in the 120-member parliament. Netanyahu’s legacy is also on the line. A poor showing could end his lengthy career, while a victory would cement his image as a political survivor. Opinion polls suggest a tight race, with no clear winner expected.
