Israel election race in deadlock

On October 27, 2026, Israel held parliamentary elections for the Knesset, with tensions high following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Tens of thousands protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, calling for a commission to investigate security failures. The election could potentially end Netanyahu’s long-term rule as opposition leaders campaigned for change, emphasizing national unity and accountability. After the vote, President Isaac Herzog began consultations on November 4 to decide who would be tasked with forming the new government amid rivalries between Netanyahu's Likud party and Gadi Eisenkot's coalition.