Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans to run in elections scheduled for later this year. His announcement comes as he faces criticism at home over his handling of the Middle East war and the situation afterward, with opposition leaders challenging the results of the war aims he outlined. Multiple outlets report that the dispute is occurring while Netanyahu remains a central figure in Israel’s political and legal environment. The South China Morning Post also notes that Netanyahu has led Israel for years and is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, and it highlights that he is currently on trial for corruption. The two reports agree on the core point that Netanyahu publicly indicates his intention to seek re-election. Together, they present a picture of a political campaign decision unfolding amid public scrutiny of wartime leadership and concurrent legal proceedings. No alternative outcomes or candidate details are provided in the supplied excerpts.