Israel is scheduled to hold national parliamentary elections on October 27, the last date permitted by law, according to parliament statements and reporting by multiple outlets. The decision follows the current Knesset’s expected full term ending around mid-July, with several reports noting that earlier election dates had been discussed before the October 27 deadline was confirmed. Parliament indicates there is no plan to shorten the legislature’s tenure or pass a special dissolution law, citing that the next general election is already set by law for October 27. The election is widely described as politically consequential for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coming after the upheaval since Hamas’ 2023 attack and the subsequent wars connected to Gaza, Lebanon, and regional tensions. Opinion polling mentioned in some coverage suggests Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition may both face difficulty securing a majority, with Israel’s parliamentary system typically requiring coalition-building. One report also references prior uncertainty after parliament voted in May to disband, but Netanyahu’s coalition leadership later stated that the October 27 date would be maintained.