Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?
Summary
Israel’s parliament, called the Knesset, will dissolve before the national elections on October 27, 2026. The election will decide the next government amid ongoing wars and political tensions, with no party likely to win a clear majority, meaning coalitions will be needed to govern.Key Facts
- The Knesset is Israel’s one-house parliament and will dissolve before October 27, 2026 elections.
- This is the first time since 1988 that the Knesset has completed a full term before dissolving.
- Israel uses a nationwide voting system where people vote for party lists, not individual candidates.
- Parties must win at least 3.25% of the vote to get seats in the 120-member Knesset.
- No single party has ever won a majority, so coalitions between parties are necessary.
- Main candidates include Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and former military leader Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar party.
- The opposition parties have not clearly opposed Israel’s ongoing wars or the conflict in Gaza.
- Public opinion currently favors right-leaning parties, with no major shifts toward ending conflicts.
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