Recent polls ahead of Israel's October 27 election show the anti-Netanyahu opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, holding or widening leads over the prime minister's coalition in several surveys, though neither side consistently reaches the 61 Knesset seats needed for a majority government. Ongoing scrutiny of the October 7, 2023, security failures, including recent testimony and record disputes, continues to shape campaign dynamics alongside debates over military outcomes and coalition viability. Arab parties have signaled conditional support for an opposition-led government, while intra-opposition disputes limit options for Netanyahu's removal. A fragmented result could extend his caretaker role pending further elections or negotiations.