Israeli elections
Coverage of Israeli elections in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race
Israelis are set to hold a national election on October 27, the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that triggered conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Polls suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may face defeat, but the fragmented political system could allow any candidate to become a kingmaker.
- Netanyahu Finally Learns the Truth About Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu's past campaign emphasis on his relationship with Donald Trump has backfired, with Trump recently criticizing him publicly and influencing Israeli policy decisions on Iran and Hezbollah. Trump's actions, including halting Israeli military operations and limiting responses to cross-border attacks, have weakened Netanyahu's political standing as Israeli elections approach and public support for him declines.
- After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to run in the upcoming Israeli elections, despite facing domestic criticism over his wartime leadership and being on trial for corruption. He has led Israel through three years of war on multiple fronts and is accused by opposition leaders of failing to achieve war aims.