A look at the major candidates in Israel’s election next week

Israeli voters are heading to the polls on October 27 to decide whether to grant incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu another term or transition to a new era of politics. The election takes place three years after the Hamas-led attacks that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.

Polling indicates a tight race for Netanyahu, though the provided text does not name his specific opponents. The outcome of the vote will determine the country's political leadership as the conflict continues to shape the national landscape.