Thousands of Israelis abroad travel home to vote in tightly contested election
Thousands of Israelis living abroad are returning to the country ahead of Tuesday's election in a sign of how closely fought the contest has become. The vote is being described as highly polarised, with each ballot seen as potentially decisive in choosing the next prime minister. Special flights have been organised to help expatriate voters make the journey back in time.At least 65,000 voters are said to be willing to travel to Israel to cast their ballots, according to the supporting material. The election is taking place on 27 October and is being framed as a direct contest between Benjamin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Israel heads to a seismic general election on October 27 as Netanyahu faces referendum on his leadership
Israel is due to hold its general election on Tuesday, October 27, in a vote widely framed as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. It is the first national election since the Hamas attacks three years ago, an event that reshaped Israeli politics and the wider region. The contest comes as the country's longest-serving prime minister seeks to remain in office while challengers try to build an alternative majority.The election is taking place in a highly fragmented political landscape, with 38 parties contesting the vote. Most are not expected to clear the threshold needed to enter the 120-seat Knesset, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 04:03 LONDON
Israel opposition hardens line on Iran ahead of October 27 election
Israel's opposition parties are taking an even tougher public line on Iran than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country heads towards national elections on October 27. The issue has become a central campaign theme after Israel's military confrontation with Iran earlier this year and the abrupt halt to that fighting in June. Opposition figures are now using the conflict to argue that Netanyahu has not gone far enough in confronting Tehran.The row has sharpened around the question of how far Israel should go in trying to weaken Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. According to the Israel Democracy Institute, 65... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
