Netanyahu's chances of another term remain uncertain as Gaza and Iran war battles shape Israel's election

Summary

Israelis are voting in the first national election since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. Coverage says the battles shaping the race range from Gaza strikes to the Iran war, and Netanyahu's chances of winning another term remain uncertain. The October 7 attack continues to cast a shadow over his leadership. Few Israeli analysts are willing to write off the country's longest-serving prime minister in Tuesday's election, though he is fighting for his political life.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   24 Oct 2026, 11:14 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that battles from Gaza strikes to the Iran war are shaping Israel's election, that Netanyahu's chances of winning another term remain uncertain, and that the October 7 Hamas attack continues to cast a shadow over his leadership.

2. CBC

   25 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTCSource ↗

   CBC reports that Netanyahu is 'fighting for his political life' in the first Israeli vote since Oct. 7, and that few Israeli analysts are willing to write off the longest-serving prime minister in Tuesday's election despite the catastrophic impact of the Hamas-led attacks.