Israel's 2026 election campaign begins as Knesset dissolves

Knesset dissolved July 4, 2026, triggering election campaign. KAS analysis provides context on Netanyahu era, Oct 7 aftermath, security-dominated campaign, judicial reform, hostage deals, and polarization. New: Zohran Mamdani video unites Israeli rivals (Bennett, Gantz, Eisenkot, Sa'ar) in denunciation, highlighting US-Israel tensions and election-year dynamics.