General elections in Israel

Oct 27, 2026

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People wait to receive their ballots at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102717 DEBBIExHILL
An elderly woman holds her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102712 DEBBIExHILL
A man cast his ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102710 DEBBIExHILL
A woman cast her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102707 DEBBIExHILL
An elderly woman cast her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102706 DEBBIExHILL
People cast their ballots at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102705 DEBBIExHILL
People pass campaign banners outside a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102703 DEBBIExHILL
Campaign banners for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102701 DEBBIExHILL
2026 Elections in Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026 A sign at a polling place in Jerusalem Polling Place 197 On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens will elect a new parliament
2026 Elections in Israel, Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026: A large campaign poster on a building in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market featuring a picture of far-right politician Itamar Ben Gvir. The slogan reads: Strong Ben Gvir, Strong Israel. On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens will elect the new parliament.
2026 Elections in Israel: Jerusalem, October 27, 2026. Large crowds at polling places in Israel, as seen here in Jerusalem. Numerous voters are standing in line to cast their ballots. To pass the time, this religious Jewish voter brought his guitar and is playing music. On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens are electing their new parliament.
2026 Elections in Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026: An election poster featuring Benjamin Netanyahu of Likud and U.S. President Donald Trump in front of an Israeli flag and two fighter jets at Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market. The poster bears the slogan, We have only one chance to win. Israeli citizens will elect a new parliament, the Knesset, this Tues
2026 Elections in Israel Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026 A ballot for Benjamin Netanyahu s Likud party lies on the floor. On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens will elect a new parliament.
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote in parliamentary elections RA ANANA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote at a school during the general election and greets his supporters there, in Ra anana, Israel on October 27, 2026. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Ra anana Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote in parliamentary elections RA ANANA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote at a school during the general election and greets his supporters there, in Ra anana, Israel on October 27, 2026. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Ra anana Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote in parliamentary elections RA ANANA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote at a school during the general election and greets his supporters there, in Ra anana, Israel on October 27, 2026. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Ra anana Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_034 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_032 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_028 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_027 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for IsraelÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_027 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_011 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
October 27, 2026, West Jerusalem, Israel: WEST JERUSALEM, OCTOBER 27, 2026: Israeli President Isaac Herzog and voters cast their ballots at a polling station in West Jerusalem during elections for Israel™s parliament, the Knesset. West Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAq101 20261027_zna_q101_009 Copyright: xSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER S OFFICE HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, cast their ballots at a polling station during Israel’s general elections in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Israeli Prim Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIsraelixPrimexMinister sxOfficex xHandoutx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER S OFFICE HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, cast their ballots at a polling station during Israel’s general elections in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Israeli Prim Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxIsraelixPrimexMinister sxOfficex xHandoutx
October 27, 2026, Jerusalem, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU and wife SARA NETANYAHU cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem as Netanyahu trails in recent opinion polls. This election is the first challenging the leadership of the PM since the Oct. 7 massacre. Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAi99_ 20261027_zip_i99_002 Copyright: xHaimxZach IsraelxGpox
October 27, 2026, Jerusalem, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU and wife SARA NETANYAHU cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem as Netanyahu trails in recent opinion polls. This election is the first challenging the leadership of the PM since the Oct. 7 massacre. Jerusalem Israel - ZUMAi99_ 20261027_zip_i99_001 Copyright: xHaimxZach IsraelxGpox
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: A woman casts her ballot while holding a baby at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: A man casts his ballot at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: A man casts his ballot at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: Israeli voters cast their ballots at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: A woman casts her ballot at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: A man casts his ballot at polling stations set up at the Nation Cultural Center during Israel s general election in West Jerusalem on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections BNEI BRAK, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, during the general elections on October 27, 2026. Mostafa Alkharouf Anadolu Bnei Brak Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMostafaxAlkharoufx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections BNEI BRAK, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, during the general elections on October 27, 2026. Mostafa Alkharouf Anadolu Bnei Brak Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMostafaxAlkharoufx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections BNEI BRAK, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, Israel, during the general elections on October 27, 2026. Mostafa Alkharouf Anadolu Bnei Brak Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMostafaxAlkharoufx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: A woman casts her ballot at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Israeli voters cast their ballots at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: A man casts his ballot at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Israeli voters cast their ballots at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Israeli voters cast their ballots at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Israeli voters cast their ballots at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium during general election in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 27, 2026. Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset. Gideon Markowicz Anadolu Tel Aviv Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkowiczx
Israeli mother Sally Lipschitz with three of her children, including Zohar (2L),casting her ballot in Israel s general elections in Moshav Beit Zayit, a small community just west of Jerusalem, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Israelis go to the polls for the first time since the gruesome Hamas incursions and murders that took place on October 7, 2023, and many view the elections as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s time in office. ISR20260608002C6 JimxHollander
An Israeli casting her ballot in Israel s general elections in Moshav Beit Zayit, a small community just west of Jerusalem, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Israelis go to the polls for the first time since the gruesome Hamas incursions and murders that took place on October 7, 2023, and many view the elections as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s time in office. ISR20260608002B5 JimxHollander
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote in parliamentary elections RA ANANA, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 27: Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett casts his vote at a school during the general election and greets his supporters there, in Ra anana, Israel on October 27, 2026. Gideon Markovitz Anadolu Ra anana Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGideonxMarkovitzx
Israel s general election People head to a polling station in Jerusalem during Israel s general election on Oct. 27, 2026. A14AA0005631875P
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station as voting began Tuesday in Israel s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station as voting began Tuesday in Israel s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station as voting began Tuesday in Israel s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx
Israelis head to polls in parliamentary elections WEST JERUSALEM - OCTOBER 27: Voters cast their ballots at a polling station as voting began Tuesday in Israel s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset in West Jerusalem, on October 27, 2026. Polling stations opened at 7 am local time (0500GMT) and are scheduled to close at 10 pm (2000GMT), according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. Saeed Qaq Anadolu Jerusalem Israel. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxSaeedxQaqx

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People wait to receive their ballots at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102717 DEBBIExHILL

An elderly woman holds her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102712 DEBBIExHILL

A man cast his ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102710 DEBBIExHILL

A woman cast her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102707 DEBBIExHILL

An elderly woman cast her ballot at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102706 DEBBIExHILL

People cast their ballots at a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102705 DEBBIExHILL

People pass campaign banners outside a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102703 DEBBIExHILL

Campaign banners for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside a polling station for the Israeli general election, in Jerusalem on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. JER2026102701 DEBBIExHILL

2026 Elections in Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026 A sign at a polling place in Jerusalem Polling Place 197 On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens will elect a new parliament

2026 Elections in Israel Israel, Jerusalem, October 27, 2026 A ballot for Benjamin Netanyahu s Likud party lies on the floor. On this Tuesday, Israeli citizens will elect a new parliament.

Israel s general election People head to a polling station in Jerusalem during Israel s general election on Oct. 27, 2026. A14AA0005631875P