Netanyahu Announces He Will Run in 2026 Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to run in the 2026 parliamentary elections, expressing confidence that he will win.

He made this announcement in an interview with a local television channel, during which he touched upon the key moments of his tenure, tensions with Washington, and the ongoing war in Gaza. Netanyahu described the Gaza conflict as a "war of revival," noting that it has strengthened Israel and shown the resilience of the nation. Addressing criticism over the hostage negotiations, he denied rumors that former US President Trump had dictated the terms of their release, insisting that "we worked together on a formula beneficial to Israel."

At the end of the interview, Netanyahu noted that he draws strength from public support and from his wife, Sara Netanyahu, whom he described as "my lioness, an inexhaustible source of courage." It should be noted that Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history.