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Netanyahu Leads Likud Into Oct. 27 Election to Stay

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Benjamin Netanyahu marks 19 years as Israel’s prime minister on September 28.
He has served 24.2% of Israel’s 78.5-year history.
Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election to retain power.
At 76, a loss could end his political comeback prospects.
He was prime minister on October 7, Israel’s deadliest day, and will finish his term.

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Benjamin Netanyahu marks 19 years as Israel’s prime minister on September 28.
He has served 24.2% of Israel’s 78.5-year history.
Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election to retain power.
At 76, a loss could end his political comeback prospects.
He was prime minister on October 7, Israel’s deadliest day, and will finish his term.