Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming

What happened: Israel holds its national election on Oct. 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term. U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed his reelection, calling him a "great warrior" and an ally against Iran. Key numbers: Why it matters: Polls cited in the content show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot has a clear path to 61 seats, raising the prospect of another election. The vote is widely viewed in Israel as a referendum on Netanyahu's war objectives, including disarming Hamas and Hezbollah and countering Iran's nuclear threat. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Israel holds its national election on Oct. 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term. U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed his reelection, calling him a "great warrior" and an ally against Iran.

Polls cited in the content show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot has a clear path to 61 seats, raising the prospect of another election. The vote is widely viewed in Israel as a referendum on Netanyahu's war objectives, including disarming Hamas and Hezbollah and countering Iran's nuclear threat.