Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister. AFPBenjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister. AFPPolls are not favourable to the Prime Minister, but he has defied expectations before

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, despite strained ties with Washington over the Iran conflict.

Polls indicate his coalition is unlikely to secure a majority at the next election.

The long-serving, right-wing leader has overseen conflicts in Gaza, with Iran, and with Hezbollah in Lebanon since 2022.

US President Donald Trump questioned whether the Israeli leader would run again, while acknowledging he has “had an amazing career”.