Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?

The Knesset will dissolve on July 17, 2026, before national elections on October 27, marking the first full term since 1988. It backed Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, wars on Iran and Lebanon, and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. The most right-wing government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accused of corruption and judicial overhaul, has drawn criticism from allies. Israel's electoral system is nationwide proportional representation, with voters choosing party lists.