Israel to vote in October as Netanyahu support slips amid controversies

Israelis will vote in October, as polling suggests Netanyahu faces battle to secure powerBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:World PoliticsMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:38pmMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:38pmMon 13 Jul 2026 at 12:38pmBenjamin Netanyahu faces a battle to secure power at the country's next election. (Reuters: Clodagh Kilcoyne)In short:Israelis will likely vote on October 27 in an election that will serve as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy.Current polling suggests support for Mr Netanyahu's Likud party has slipped to a point where it is not guaranteed to be the largest in the Israeli parliament.What's next?October 27 is the last-possible moment for an election to be held, after the Knesset’s four year term expires on…

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