With 56 days left until Israel’s elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears increasingly weakened as his rivals gain ground, Anadolu reports. Israel’s Knesset elections are scheduled for Oct. 27, with polls showing declining support for Netanyahu and his Likud party. Netanyahu views the vote as decisive for his political and personal future as he faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. In addition to corruption charges, Netanyahu has faced an International Criminal Court arrest warrant since 2024 on charges related to war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. He sees remaining in power as protection from a possible criminal conviction, as Israel’s Central Court continues to hear the corruption case against him. Netanyahu hopes the election […]
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