Israel's Parliament Schedules National Elections for October 27

Israel's parliament announced that national elections will be held on October 27. The date is the last allowed by law for the next general election. The Knesset is set to end its current term on July 17.

This schedule allows the ruling coalition to complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Parliament stated there is no need to enact a Knesset Dissolution Law because the election date is already set by law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, Israel's longest-serving prime minister across multiple terms, has declared his intention to run again.

Last month he stated he intended to establish a broad national government, not a right-wing or left-wing government that depends on Arab parties. Al-Monitor reported that coalition head Ofir Katz said the election will be held on October 27. The South China Morning Post reported that Netanyahu is seeking another term.