Israel’s 2026 election: Who are the main leaders and where do they stand on the key issues?
Israel is due to hold an election on 27 October 2026, its first since 2022, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a seventh term. The campaign centers on his handling of recent wars, West Bank security and settlements, and compulsory military service for ultra-Orthodox communities.
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