# Israel election 2026 live: Polls open as Netanyahu faces tough test

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-27T04:30:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/27/israel-election-2026-live-netanyahu-faces-tough-test-in-high-stakes-polls?traffic_source=rss
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/israel-election-2026-live-polls-open-as-netanyahu-faces-tough-test-bec9e4/

Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.

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