Israel is heading toward a national election on October 27 after lawmakers dissolved the Knesset, formally ending the current parliamentary term and opening a new campaign season.
The dissolution of the 25th Knesset sets the stage for a closely watched vote that will determine the makeup of the next government. With parliament no longer in place in its current form, political parties are expected to shift fully into election mode.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the race under intense scrutiny, with his political survival emerging as one of the central questions of the campaign. The coming contest is likely to be seen as a test of whether he can retain enough backing to stay in power.
Attention now turns to coalition calculations, party strategy and voter sentiment ahead of the October ballot. As the campaign unfolds, leadership and the future direction of Israeli politics are expected to dominate the debate.
