Jerusalem, Sept 9, 2026 (AFP) - Israel's principal parties in the upcoming election

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2026-09-09

Israel heads to the polls on October 27 in its first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, in what is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some seven million Israelis will be eligible to vote. Here are the main parties competing for seats in the parliament, or Knesset, among the 38 in total that registered ahead of the Tuesday evening deadline. - Likud ('Consolidation'), right - Leader: Netanyahu. Current p......

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