Who will be the next Prime Minister of Israel after the next election?

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Market context

Israel will hold its 26th Knesset election on 27 October 2026, the latest legally permitted date, serving as a definitive referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership amid the Gaza war and domestic corruption charges[1][11]. The current 36% YES probability for Netanyahu retaining power reflects a fragmented landscape where neither the pro- or anti-Netanyahu blocs can secure the 61 seats required for a majority, a deadlock familiar from recent cycles[2][5]. Historical precedents show that when no clear winner emerges, the incumbent often remains in office as interim Prime Minister through successive voting rounds, meaning the market’s resolution could hinge on coalition arithmetic rather than a simple vote count[2].

Traders must monitor three critical catalysts: the potential for early elections triggered by coalition strains over Haredi draft exemptions, which could accelerate settlement before October[7][12]; the performance of Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, which recent Channel 12 polling projects at 21–23 seats, narrowly trailing Likud and potentially becoming the key swing partner[3][9]; and the stability of the Beyachad joint list uniting Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, which polls suggest is losing ground despite its initial surge[2][11]. A Channel 13 poll released 8 July indicates the opposition bloc holds 58 seats versus Netanyahu’s 51, but both remain short of a majority, reinforcing the likelihood of prolonged negotiations or another election if no government forms[3][5].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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How fast do sports winnings settle?

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What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

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