On October 27, 2026, amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas, Iran and Lebanon, an uncertain future for Gaza, bitter internal divisions, growing international condemnation and the enduring scars of October 7, Israelis will head to the polls to elect their next government.
Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retain power, extending more than 20 years at the center of Israeli politics? Would another victory reflect continued public support for his leadership and the direction he has charted for Israel, or will voters hold his government accountable for its handling of the October 7 catastrophe, its controversial effort to reshape the judiciary and resentment over the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service? What will the election reveal about the priorities and aspirations shaping Israel’s future? What are the implications for the Israel-US relationship? And what do we know about the party leaders who are running in opposition to Netanyahu?
The outcome of what could be one of the most consequential elections in Israel’s history will reach far beyond the country’s borders. It could reshape Israeli democracy, determine the future of the West Bank and Gaza, influence Israel’s standing on the world stage and have profound implications for the US-Israel relationship.
Join The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center for a live taping of the Call Me Back podcast, with:
Dahlia Scheindlin, one of Israel’s foremost political analysts and pollsters, specializing in elections, public opinion and Israeli society
Daniel Shapiro, former US Ambassador to Israel and a leading expert on US-Israel relations, Middle East diplomacy and regional security
Bret Stephens, a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist
Moderated by the host of the Call Me Back podcast, Dan Senor, the New York Times bestselling author of Start-Up Nation and The Genius of Israel.
Additional guests to be announced.
