Former head of armed forces Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as PM’s main rival and has taken a lead in the polls

PM’s right-wing coalition working to ensure passage of several controversial Bills aimed at appeasing electorate

PM's allies look to restrict flights into Israel potentially carrying anti-Netanyahu voters ahead of 27 October election

Former head of armed forces Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as PM’s main rival and has taken a lead in the polls

Knesset passes controversial laws amid political tensions. Israeli parliament dissolved by July 31 at 92.8% YES.

Netanyahu advances military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox ahead of elections. Parliament dissolved by July 31 at 93.4% YES.