Tel Aviv, July 13 -- Israel is set to hold its next general election on October 27, following the completion of a full four-year parliamentary term by the Benjamin Netanyahu-led administration, according to Israeli media reports.

The Times of Israel reported on Sunday that Ofir Katz, a senior figure within the governing Likud party, confirmed the election date, which aligns with statutory requirements, as the sitting Knesset concludes its full four-year tenure on July 17.

This development carries historic weight, representing the first time since 1988 that an Israeli general election will take place exactly as scheduled.

Furthermore, the Times of Israel noted that the Netanyahu administration will achieve the distinction of becoming th...