What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
- 26, 2026, 7:10 AM EDTBy Matt BradleyTEL AVIV — After three years of navigating war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career.
- Donald Trump’s endorsement and the unresolved confrontation with Iran have raised the stakes, but a divided opposition may struggle to turn its challenge into power.
- Eisenkot, who founded the Yashar party in 2025, has emerged as a key challenger to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election.
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- 26, 2026, 7:10 AM EDTBy Matt BradleyTEL AVIV — After three years of navigating war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career.
- Eisenkot, who founded the Yashar party in 2025, has emerged as a key challenger to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election.
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- Donald Trump’s endorsement and the unresolved confrontation with Iran have raised the stakes, but a divided opposition may struggle to turn its challenge into power.
Sources: NBC News, Times of India