Israel's principal parties in the upcoming election
Summary
Israel is heading to the polls in an election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the October 7 Hamas-led attack. The article profiles the main parties contesting seats in the Knesset and their leaders, from Likud and Yashar to far-right, ultra-Orthodox and Arab blocs.
Key Points
- Israel is holding its first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, with the vote seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The article outlines the main parties competing for seats in the Knesset and their current parliamentary strength.
- Key contenders include Likud, Yashar, Beyahad, The Democrats, Shas, Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism and Yisrael Beiteinu.
- Arab parties such as Raam and the Joint List could again influence coalition-building, while new entrant Amcha Israel also joins the race.
