Israeli Elections Are Coming — and They Don’t Work How You Think
Israeli politicians react following a vote to dissolve the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, before the end of its term, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Israel’s elections are coming up on…
Assessment
Israel's October 27 elections will test a system where no party ever wins a majority, forcing coalition building. Voters choose parties, not candidates, making post-election negotiations as crucial as the vote itself. The Knesset's early dissolution sets the stage for a campaign defined by alliance math rather than direct leadership races.