# Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces a pivotal test

https://mins.news/en/item/116825

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-27 04:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/27/israel-election-2026-live-netanyahu-faces-tough-test-in-high-stakes-polls?traffic_source=rss

> Millions are set to vote in an election widely described as the most consequential in Israel’s history, putting Netanyahu to a major test.

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