Israeli Legislative Election

Israel will hold legislative elections on Oct. 27, 2026, to elect the 120 members of the 26th Knesset.

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Israel’s Elections: What They Mean for Israel’s Future

Sep 2, 7:00 pm

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24 Hours After the Results: What Do We Know?

Oct 28, 2:00 pm

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Israeli Legislative Election

Israel will hold legislative elections on Oct. 27, 2026, to elect the 120 members of the 26th Knesset.

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