Netanyahu drops out of Israel election

Netanyahu's Dilemma: Small New Parties Splintering the Right-Wing Vote? The emergence of small right-wing parties complicates the Israeli Prime Minister's efforts to remain in power amidst a struggle with the Jewish opposition. Right-wing politician Ofer Winter launched a political party called "The People of Israel," raising concerns that Smotrich's party might fail to enter the Knesset. Former Israeli Ambassador to Washington Gilad Erdan intends to establish a party to contest the October 27 elections. Netanyahu: Anyone who doesn't pass the electoral threshold is wasting votes. We will bring disaster upon ourselves. Either withdraw or unite with the existing parties.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu passes the "strength test" in the Knesset primaries. The results maintain his influence within Likud while sidelining his rivals, and Ben-Gvir announces his support for some candidates despite being outside the party.

Live: #ISRAEL Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the election of several of his close associates, the day after an internal Likud vote to select his right-wing party's candidates for the parliamentary elections on the 27th...

Likud primaries: Fierce competition and criticism of Netanyahu's choices (News Report) — The Likud party, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is holding its primaries on Monday, witnessing fierce competition to select its candidates for the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. — These party elections are also witnessing internal criticism of some of the figures chosen by Netanyahu, within his authority to appoint candidates to fill 10 seats.

An Israeli source familiar with the discussions tells @talshalev1 Netanyahu is unlikely to publicly oppose the disarmament agreement, as he “calculates that Hamas will ultimately violate its terms and not uphold its commitments.” The source said Netanyahu is unlikely to order a withdrawal from Gaza ahead of October’s elections.

An Israeli source familiar with the discussions tells @talshalev1 Netanyahu is unlikely to publicly oppose the disarmament agreement, as he “calculates that Hamas will ultimately violate its terms and not uphold its commitments.” The source said Netanyahu is unlikely to order a withdrawal from Gaza ahead of October’s elections.

An Israeli source familiar with the discussions told CNN that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not expected to publicly oppose the disarmament agreement, as he "assesses that Hamas will ultimately violate its terms and not fulfill its obligations." The source said Netanyahu is not expected to order a withdrawal from Gaza before the October elections.

Netanyahu announced that he has no intention of canceling his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in September, despite repeated calls from New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani to detain him if he travels to the city.

Amit Segal Exactly three months until the elections: Likud will vote today on Netanyahu's method for the primaries - which will be held in twenty days

Exactly three months until the elections: The Likud will vote today on Netanyahu's method for primaries in twenty days.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to form a "broad and stable" government if his bloc wins again in the upcoming elections. He claimed that Israel "successfully overcame a civil war," while acknowledging that it "faces many challenges."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to form a "broad and stable" government if his bloc wins again in the upcoming elections. He claimed that Israel "successfully overcame a civil war," while acknowledging that it "faces many challenges."

Is Israel nearing the end of the Netanyahu era? Al Jazeera: Netanyahu's tightening control over the Likud party's electoral list, maintaining an alliance with the Haredi parties, accelerating the passage of controversial laws, making long-term appointments to sensitive institutions, and even providing permanent security arrangements for his family members all indicate a change in his political calculations. "Yossi Werter," a senior analyst for the Haaretz newspaper, wrote in a note that Netanyahu is aware of the difficulty of achieving a Knesset majority in the upcoming elections and is willing to pay the price of electoral defeat to maintain the cohesion of the right-wing bloc. @IRNA_1313

During a meeting of the Likud Constitution Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that an escalation could occur in the coming days. • • "I support holding the primaries, but there is a possibility that we could face an exceptional security situation that would make it difficult to hold campaign events. It could coincide with election day or occur beforehand, making it difficult to conduct the vote," the prime minister said.

During a meeting of the Likud Constitution Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that an escalation could occur in the coming days. • • "I support holding the primaries, but there is a possibility that we could face an exceptional security situation that would make it difficult to hold campaign events. It could coincide with election day or occur beforehand, making it difficult to conduct the vote," the prime minister said.

Israel: Netanyahu shifts to the right ahead of the October parliamentary elections

Israel: Netanyahu shifts to the right ahead of the October parliamentary elections

Israel to hold general election on October 27 to seek a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Israel to hold general election on October 27 to seek a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Netanyahu.

ISRAEL/POLITICS: Elections in Israel will take place as scheduled on October 27, 2026. This is the first time in 53 years that a majority coalition has completed its entire term. It is the first time in 38 years that elections will be held on the scheduled date.

ISRAEL/POLITICS: Elections in Israel will take place as scheduled on October 27, 2026. This is the first time in 53 years that a majority coalition has completed its entire term. It is the first time in 38 years that elections will be held on the scheduled date.

Israeli General Election on October 27: Netanyahu's Re-election as Prime Minister is the Focus

Israeli General Election on October 27: Netanyahu's Re-election as Prime Minister is the Focus

Israeli General Election, October 27: Netanyahu's Re-election in Power is the Key Issue

Israeli General Election, October 27: Netanyahu's Re-election in Power is the Key Issue

The Knesset committee set the date for the election recess: July 17 - a little more than 100 days before the original election date, October 27. Behind the formal date lies the intention that Netanyahu formulated months ago: to serve out the term until its last day and reach the elections on time. All the talk about an advance to September, including the calculations of the haredi parties, was not part of his plan.

The Knesset committee set the date for the election recess: July 17 - a little more than 100 days before the original election date, October 27. Behind the formal date lies the intention that Netanyahu formulated months ago: to serve out the term until its last day and reach the elections on time. All the talk about an advance to September, including the calculations of the haredi parties, was not part of his plan.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Netanyahu is apprehensive about holding elections in October due to the events of October 7th, therefore he will support bringing forward the election date.

Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition is preparing to introduce its own bill to dissolve the Knesset as early as next week, a move that would open the door to early elections, Israeli media reported, according to The Times of Israel. • • The development follows separate dissolution bills submitted by opposition parties, after the Haredi Degel HaTorah faction announced it had withdrawn confidence in Netanyahu and is pushing for snap elections. • • Elections are currently scheduled for October 27. • • According to the reports, the coalition aims to advance its own dissolution bill in order to control both the legislative process and the timing of any vote, with expectations that ultra-Orthodox parties would be more inclined to support a coalition-backed initiative than one introduced by the opposition. • • The Times of Israel said that if the Knesset votes to dissolve itself, elections must be held within five months. Haredi factions are reportedly favoring an earlier date in September. • • #OccupiedPalestine #WestAsia #IranWar