Netanyahu's future uncertain as Israel starts to prepare for national election

While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been focussed on “total victory” for Israel since the Hamas-led attack on the country on Oct. 7, 2023, his own victory in a coming national election is far from certain.

Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome

According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.
Middle East Eye

Israeli parliament advances bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections

The Israeli parliament has advanced a bill to dissolve itself, which could lead to elections as early as September. The bill, which was advanced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, passed its first reading late on Monday,

On This Day: Netanyahu wins Israel's first direct PM election

On May 29, 1996, in Israel's first selection of a prime minister by direct vote, Benjamin Netanyahu defeated Shimon Peres. The margin of victory was less than 1 percent.
The Times of Israel

Lapid: If Netanyahu wins the next election, ‘it will be the end of Zionism’

PM's associate said urging restoration of direct elections for premiership amid polls showing Likud and allies failing to secure a Knesset majority

Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu

Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse

Netanyahu’s coalition takes first step toward new elections in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has submitted a bill to dissolve parliament, taking a preliminary step toward holding new elections later this year.
Los Angeles Times

As Netanyahu prepares for elections, war in Iran and Lebanon may dictate when

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must decide when to hold elections, with wars against Iran and Hezbollah influencing his timing. A swift military victory could ...

Netanyahu’s coalition moves to ban Ra'am, Mansour Abbas from future elections over terror links

The initiative stems from a legal battle to designate the Southern Faction of the Islamic Movement in Israel, Ra’am’s parent movement, as a terrorist organization.
Capital Gazette

As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon have to decide when to hold Israel’s next elections. But with war raging on multiple fronts and no end in sight, Israel’s enemies in Iran and Lebanon may help make that decision for him.

Trump melts down at Netanyahu in expletive-laden call

President Donald Trump reportedly erupted at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call over escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. War in the Middle EastAccording

Netanyahu asks to shorten, cancel testimony days as judges push to finish Case 2000

Netanyahu is currently being cross-examined in Case 2000, the media-corruption case involving his conversations with Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon “Noni” Mozes ahead of the 2015 election.