"Netanjahu plans to apply for another word The longest-serving Israeli Prime Minister claims to plan to win parliamentary elections in 2026"

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Washington, DC, September 29, 2025. © Alex Wong / Getty Images

Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that he would search another word in the November 2026 parliamentary election.

Netanyahu's last word was marked by a controversial improvement of the judiciary, a crisis with Hamas hostages and the war in the Gaza Strip – issues for which he faced both criticism and praise.In an interview with Israeli Channel 14 on Saturday, the Prime Minister confirmed his intention to apply for another term, adding that he expected victory.This controversial leader of the right-wing Likud organization served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999 and 2009 to 2021.

He returned to office in December 2022 after the collapse of the ruling coalition.Netanjahu claimed to be "the only individual capable of securing Israel" and boasted of close ties with U.S. president Donald Trump.

He took a tough stand against Hamas and in June began a 12-day air war with Iran.The Prime Minister is presently being tried in 3 corruption cases where he denies any abuse.

He besides sought to restrict the powers of the ultimate Court of Israel, which sparked mass protests.Channel 12 poll published this week shows that Likud would score 72 seats if elections were held today, remaining the largest faction in Kneset.

The emergence in popularity follows the global community's negotiated ceasefire with Hamas and the release of the remaining hostages.

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source:https://www.rt.com/news/626667-netanyahu-plans-run-again-pm/

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