Israel sets October 27 election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu's leadership

Summary

Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, the latest date permitted by law, which will allow the ruling coalition to complete a full four-term. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends to win" despite polls showing that a majority of Israelis want him out of office over multiple corruption trials, controversial judicial reforms, and concerns over the ongoing wars in Gaza and Iran.