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Elections, corruption scandals and assassination attempts: Netanyahu’s remarkable history of survival

IN FOCUS: The Israeli prime minister faces another test of his staying power with the fallout from the 2026 elections. But time and time again, he has shown his ability to overcome impossible odds, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · 8h ago

A bitter night in Israel for all who craved a fresh start. Netanyahu survives for now – and we are more divided than ever

Exit polls gave the opposition hope, but then reality dawned. With most votes going to rightwing parties, the prospects for the left and centre now look bleak, says Tel Aviv-based political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin

The Guardian - UK · 13h ago

Israel has voted – but the results will be messy. Here’s how its next government will be formed

Exit polls in Israel’s 2026 elections suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will be significantly smaller than the bloc of parties opposing him in the next Knesset (parliament). Arab parties also look likely to dramatically increase their representation.

The Conversation · 20h ago

A former army chief, 2 ex-PMs and an Arab party leader: Netanyahu’s main rivals in Israel polls

Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking an unprecedented seventh term as Israel's prime minister as the country prepares to elect members of the 120-seat Knesset on October 27.

The Times of India · Oct 25

The key players in Israel’s first election since October 7 attacks as Netanyahu fights for his political life

IN FOCUS: Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Voices: This is what will happen after Israel’s most important election in years

It has been billed as one of the most consequential elections in Israel’s history, but the reality on the ground may be very different, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Young Israeli voters lean right, as election puts Netanyahu to the test

Young Israelis preparing to vote in parliamentary elections on Tuesday are leaning further to the right than their elders, with some drawn to the far right and its focus on security. In Rehovot, a city whose results tend to mirror the national vote, RFI met a generation shaped by the…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24

As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?

The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

What the October 27 Israeli Election Means for Netanyahu's Future — and Who Could Replace Him

Israel votes October 27 in its most consequential election in decades. Netanyahu faces legal peril and a surging rival — but no clear path to 61 seats for either side.

Latin Times · Oct 23

Two small Arab parties may decide Israel’s election

Israelis head to the polls on October 27 for a general election that will pit the right-wing bloc of current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a bloc consisting of centre and left-wing parties. The governing parties and the opposition grouping both look set to fall short of an outright majority.

The Conversation · Oct 23