Israel elections explained: How they work, who's in the race and what's at stake

Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 in the country's first general election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered a multi-front war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.

The vote is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in Israel's recent history, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term despite polls suggesting his coalition could lose power.