Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Summary
Israel is preparing for an election less than a month away, which could change its government after years of conflict and the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The political situation is uncertain, with no party or leader clearly able to form a majority government in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.Key Facts
- The election is happening soon and is seen as very important after recent violence and wars involving Israel.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is expected to fall short of the required 61 seats to form a government.
- Netanyahu’s main opponent is Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of Israel’s military, but he has ruled out working with Palestinian parties, which makes forming a majority difficult.
- Latest polls show a nearly even split between Netanyahu’s bloc and opposition Jewish parties, but neither side is close to a majority.
- Many Israelis express distrust in political parties and leaders, with public trust in government institutions dropping from 61% in 2012 to 34% in 2025.
- The Hamas attacks on October 7 are a major issue affecting voters’ decisions, especially among Jewish Israelis.
- Tensions between Palestinians in East Jerusalem and Jewish Israelis have increased since the attacks.
- The political landscape includes far-right figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir, who is controversial for his strong anti-Palestinian views and proposed laws affecting Palestinians.
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