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Israel’s Oct. 27 Election Seen as a Referendum on Netanyahu
On October 27, 2026, Israeli voters cast ballots for political parties rather than individual candidates, with the election widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. The results will determine the formation of a coalition government in the 120-member Knesset. No single party has ever secured a majority in Israel’s parliamentary history.
The election, held on October 27, 2026, is viewed as a direct test of public support for Netanyahu, who has led the country since 2009. Israeli voters elect political parties, not individual candidates, and the winning parties will form alliances to create a majority coalition in the Knesset. This process has been consistent since the country’s founding in 1948, with no single party ever achieving a majority in the 120-member parliament.
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IndependentLos Angeles TimesOct 19, 07:17 PM
A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on NetanyahuIsraelis vote for parties, not single candidates. The parties then form alliances to create a majority coalition. In the country’s 78-year history, no single party has won a majority in the 120-member parliament, or Knesset.
WireAssociated PressOct 19, 02:22 PM
A look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu - AP NewsA look at key parties in Israel’s Oct. 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu AP News