
Israel Goes to the Polls in Tight Race That Could End Netanyahu's Rule
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Mossad chief Roman Gofman backed the proposed Iran strike opposed by Army Chief Zamir. Eisenkot's son died in the Gaza war. Trump's endorsement appears to have little effect on voters, with 64% saying it would not influence their vote and 17% saying it made them less likely to back Netanyahu. The election opens at 7:00 a.m. local time with exit polls at 10:00 p.m. Official results are not expected until Nov. 4, 2026. Around 70,000 Israelis are flying home to vote.
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