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Israelis will vote on October 27 for a new parliament, with polls indicating a tight race between major parties. Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may lose power after a divisive four-year term. An aggregated poll shows the opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, could secure a majority in the Knesset. The anti-Netanyahu bloc is projected to win around 54 seats, while Netanyahu's coalition may obtain 50. The electoral system promotes fragmented parliaments, necessitating coalition-building. Key opposition figures include Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Golan, while Netanyahu faces challenges from within his coalition and legal issues. The elections occur amid ongoing regional tensions following the October 7 Hamas attack.