The elections in Israel were held after three years of war. These elections are seen as a referendum on almost two decades of political dominance of Benjamin Netanyahu and the functioning of his government following the attack by Hamas, the war against Iran and the subsequent wars in the Middle East. Polls point to close competition between Netanyahu's right-wing coalition and his opponents, led by Gadi Eisenkot, the former Chief of Staff of the IDF; A competition whose outcome will affect not only the Prime Minister's political future, but also Israel's orientation in the field of security, democracy, relations between religion and state, and international relations.

The elections in Israel were held after three years of war. These elections are seen as a referendum on almost two decades of political dominance of Benjamin Netanyahu and the functioning of his government following the attack by Hamas, the war against Iran and the subsequent wars in the Middle East. Polls point to close competition between Netanyahu's right-wing coalition and his opponents, led by Gadi Eisenkot, the former Chief of Staff of the IDF; A competition whose outcome will affect not only the Prime Minister's political future, but also Israel's orientation in the field of security, democracy, relations between religion and state, and international relations.