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Knesset Dissolves July 17; Election Oct 27, Smotrich Considered

7/12/2026

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The Knesset will dissolve on July 17, 2026, triggering an October 27, 2026 election, the first after a full four-year term since 1988.
Likud officials say the joint list with Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism has stalled, prompting consideration of placing Smotrich directly on the Likud slate.
President Isaac Herzog warned that hostile actors are trying to disrupt the election both inside and outside Israel.

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The Knesset will dissolve on July 17, 2026, triggering an October 27, 2026 election, the first after a full four-year term since 1988.
Likud officials say the joint list with Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism has stalled, prompting consideration of placing Smotrich directly on the Likud slate.
President Isaac Herzog warned that hostile actors are trying to disrupt the election both inside and outside Israel.