The shock of October 7 is reshaping the Israeli political scene. Elected in the fall of 2022, the Knesset reflects a reality that ceased to exist on the day of the Hamas terrorist attack.
The mass return of demonstrators calling for the release of hostages and for elections is a sign of this. A centrist figure, the leader of the National Unity Party is leading the polls. The question is not whether there will be new elections, but when, says David Khalfa, of the Jaurès Foundation. But I don’t see how Netanyahu will be able to hold out, says Khalf a. He says he doesn't see how the party of Benjamin Netanyahu can regain its footing after the attack on October 7, 2012. The party of Likud, which is unable to regain its. footing, will be unable to hold on to its seats, he says. The center is doing well while voters want to sanction Netanyahu. The vote is scheduled for October 2026, but it could be held in September.