Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving politician, will run for a new term

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving leader in Israel's history, has declared his intention to run for another term in the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for October. His party, the Likud, announced the decision on Telegram, stating, "Benjamin Netanyahu, 76 years old and nicknamed Bibi, will run in the next elections and, with God's help, will win."

This announcement arrives as Netanyahu faces significant political uncertainty. Doubts about his future have been amplified by recent comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned Netanyahu's desire to participate in a new campaign. Furthermore, Netanyahu is currently embroiled in a corruption trial that has been ongoing for over five years, and he is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, 76 years old and nicknamed Bibi, will run in the next elections and, with God's help, will win.

Public opinion in Israel appears divided. A poll by the independent Israel Democracy Institute suggests that 61% of Israelis, including 57% of Jewish Israelis, do not believe the current prime minister should seek re-election. Many Israelis hold him responsible for the security failures that preceded the unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Despite the challenges, Netanyahu's Likud party currently leads in voter intention polls, albeit with a slight advantage over the opposition list led by Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett. However, the fragmented Israeli electorate suggests that neither bloc is currently in a strong position to form a government.

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