Likud under Benjamin Netanyahu wins the most seats in the Israeli Knesset election on October 27, 2026
Miss
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Published on 27. September 2026
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Predicted for 27. October 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Israel holds parliamentary elections on October 27, 2026 — the first non-early election since 1988 (Haaretz, July 12, 2026; Britannica). Likud is historically the largest single party in Israel's multi-party system; Netanyahu benefits from a security premium linked to the ongoing Gaza conflict, but faces pressure from ongoing corruption proceedings and criticism of war management. Early polls (Times of Israel liveblog, September 26, 2026) show Likud narrowly ahead, but Yesh Atid (Lapid) and National Unity (Gantz) have closed the gap. Direct Polymarket odds for this election were not available; based on regional electoral analysis and historical Likud strength, the probability of Likud winning the most seats (without necessarily forming a coalition) is estimated at ~57%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Haaretz: Israel Knesset-Wahl terminiert auf 27. Oktober 2026 (12. Juli 2026, haaretz.com)
- Britannica: 2026 Israeli Elections – Überblick und Kontext
- Times of Israel Liveblog, 26. September 2026: Likud knapp vorn in aktuellen Umfragen
- Erste Nicht-Vorzeitige Wahl seit 1988 – Haaretz / Britannica (historischer Kontext)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Identisch mit id 5464: Exit-Polls zeigen Yashar (22–23) vor Likud (19–21). Likud gewinnt nicht die meisten Mandate. Quelle: Exit Polls Kan/Channel 12/13.
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