President Isaac Herzog and opposition leaders have also raised concerns about potential political interference in the vote. The Netanyahu government has been accused of attempting to entrench its power, including cutting the Central Elections Committee's budget by NIS 50 million (roughly $15 million). Issues like the war in Gaza, settler violence, and ongoing multi-front conflicts, alongside criticisms of Netanyahu's corruption trial and handling of the October 2023 incursions, are expected to be key election topics.