Israel’s 2026 elections explained in maps and charts

Israelis will vote on October 27 to elect the 26th Knesset, in the first general election since the war in Gaza and the conflicts in Lebanon and Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in office for 19 years and standing trial on corruption charges, is seeking another term leading Likud and its far-right coalition against a Jewish-led opposition bloc. Neither side appears likely to win an outright majority of 61 seats in the 120-seat parliament. About 7.3 million people are eligible to vote; seats are allocated proportionally, and parties must clear a 3.25 percent threshold to enter the Knesset.