# Israel’s election: Five key things to know

https://mins.news/en/item/115317

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 05:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/26/israels-election-five-key-things-to-know?traffic_source=rss

> Israelis are due to vote in legislative elections on Tuesday, the first since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and Israel’s subsequent war against Palestinians in Gaza. The country remains caught up in multiple conflicts and faces international criticism and domestic polarisation. Polls indicate neither main bloc is on course for a parliamentary majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks.

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