Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know NYT - Top Stories By: Ephrat Livni 25 October 2026 at 09:01 Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government. © Amir Cohen/ReutersCampaign billboards featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot this month in Kiryat Malachi, Israel.