Politics

Israeli elections: Netanyahu fights to hold power in Gaza war vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces former military chief Gadi Eisenkot at the polls in a tight race that could reshape Israel's political future and stability.

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Published October 27, 2026, 08:30 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Gadi Eisenkot waves to a crowd at a political event with Israeli flags in the background. — Gadi Eisenkot at a political event during the Israeli election campaign. Photo: Reprodução/G1

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Legislative elections define Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and the composition of the Israeli Parliament.
Who is affected: Israeli voters, political leaders, and the population affected by the conflict in the region.
What changes: The election could end Netanyahu's long period in power or force the formation of new party coalitions to govern the country.

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