Al Jazeera reports that Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 for an election that could challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long tenure. Opinion polls suggest his right-wing bloc is in a close race against a Jewish-led opposition alliance, but neither is expected to secure an outright majority in the 120-seat Knesset. The proportional representation system means parties will need to negotiate alliances to form a governing coalition, with Palestinian-led parties potentially playing a decisive role. Eight possible outcomes are outlined, including Netanyahu forming a coalition, an opposition alliance led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, or the formation of a national unity government. If no leader can assemble sufficient support, Israel could face another period of political turbulence and a new election.