Will Benjamin Netanyahu be the next leader out before 2027?
Yes at 16% on 28 Oct 2026, down 16 pts over the previous 7 days. 5 big jumps since 29 Sep 2026, listed below.
Data from Polymarket. Numbered dots are the jumps explained below.
Context
This market asks whether Benjamin Netanyahu will permanently leave his office as Prime Minister of Israel before January 1, 2027. The market resolves based on the first individual to permanently vacate their position, excluding temporary removals or caretaker roles.
Following the October 2026 elections, Israel faces a period of political uncertainty with no clear winner emerging from the initial results. While opposition leaders have called for Netanyahu's resignation and declared a collapse of his bloc, other reports indicate that vote counting is ongoing and the final outcome remains undecided.
The formation of a new government depends on complex coalition negotiations, with some reports highlighting the potential influence of Arab parties in determining the next administration. Netanyahu continues to hold his position while the country awaits final election results.
Sources: Latin Times: Israel's election ends without a clear winner as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers, blue News: Israel Has Voted — Opposition Calls on Netanyahu to Resign, Modern Diplomacy: Can Netanyahu Stay in Power After Israel’s Deadlocked Election?, The Sunday Guardian: Is This the End of Benjamin Netanyahu? Coalition Math, Key Players and Israel’s Uncertain Political Future After a Deadlocked Election Explained, International Business Times UK: Israel Election 2026: Yair Lapid Declares 'Total Collapse' After Netanyahu Bloc Suffers 'Harsh Defeat' in Exit Polls, Al Jazeera: Israel election results: No clear winner projected, what’s next?, WHIO TV: Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated, WHIO TV: The Latest: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges in Israel's election, India TV News: Israel Election Exit Polls: Could Israeli Arab Parties Win 18 Seats and Decide Netanyahu's Political Future?, Knewz: Lapid declares ‘total collapse’ of Netanyahu’s bloc, 930 WFMD Free Talk: Netanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive, Organiser: How do elections in Israel work, can Netanyahu form the next government?, The Jerusalem Post: Polls show advantage for opposition, but political deadlock possible
Written by AI from the linked news sources and checked automatically, not by a person.
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Price jumps explained
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28 Oct 2026
Israel Election Results Raise Questions About Netanyahu's Future
The chance of Benjamin Netanyahu leaving office early rose after exit polls and initial election results showed a deadlocked election and a harsh defeat for his bloc. Major reports highlighted that opponents declared a total collapse while his political future hung in the balance amid uncertain coalition math.
Sources: Modern Diplomacy: Can Netanyahu Stay in Power After Israel’s Deadlocked Election?, The Sunday Guardian: Is This the End of Benjamin Netanyahu? Coalition Math, Key Players and Israel’s Uncertain Political Future After a Deadlocked Election Explained, International Business Times UK: Israel Election 2026: Yair Lapid Declares 'Total Collapse' After Netanyahu Bloc Suffers 'Harsh Defeat' in Exit Polls, Al Jazeera: Israel election results: No clear winner projected, what’s next?, Al Jazeera: Partial results show no clear winner in Israel election, Knewz: Lapid declares ‘total collapse’ of Netanyahu’s bloc, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul: Netanyahu's political future hangs in balance
After 24 h: too early. After 7 days: too early.
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28 Oct 2026
Netanyahu's Political Standing Stabilizes Following Election Deadlock
The probability of Benjamin Netanyahu leaving office before 2027 decreased after reports indicated he successfully navigated election challenges. Articles published during this period highlighted that Netanyahu maintained his political position despite a deadlocked election result and the absence of a clear majority for any party. Because the market rules specify that remaining in a caretaker role does not count as leaving office, these reports of a continued political presence contributed to the shift in market sentiment.
Sources: SMH.com.au: Netanyahu has wrestled his opponents to a draw. For him, that’s a victory, Ratopati: Israel Election: Exit Polls Show No Clear Majority for Any Party, ABP Live English: Israel Exit Polls: Netanyahu Faces Uncertain Political Future Amid Tight Contest With Eisenkot, DhanamOnline: Israel election ends in deadlock: Netanyahu’s future uncertain as opposition gains ground, X: 🇮🇱 Israel’s election deadlock could keep Netanyahu running a caretaker government for months... with Ben-Gvir and Smotrich still at the cabinet table. Exit polls show neither bloc near a majority, and if coalition talks collapse, the outgoing government keeps fu, Arab News: Netanyahu bloc leads after partial vote count amid uncertain political Future, Hürriyet Daily News: Netanyahu bloc leads partial count but lacks majority, NewsBytes: Israel elections: Exit polls suggest tie between Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs, The Times of Israel: Election leaves Israel’s political future uncertain, but Netanyahu still clearly controls its present
After 24 h: too early. After 7 days: too early.
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26 Oct 2026
Netanyahu's Political Future Overshadows Israel's Upcoming Elections
The probability of Benjamin Netanyahu being the next leader out of office increased as new media coverage highlighted high-stakes voting. Articles focused on whether Netanyahu's political career would survive the election and what would happen if he fell short of the necessary seats.
Sources: Euronews.com: 'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows voting, Euronews.com: Video. 'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows voting, Newswav: 'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows Israel's election, The Forward: Israel’s future: What will actually change if Netanyahu loses?, The Jerusalem Post: Middle East media focuses on weight of Arab vote, Netanyahu’s political downfall, Moneycontrol.com: Israel votes on Oct 27: Netanyahu's future hinges on 61 seats. What happens if he falls short? Explained
After 24 h: partly reverted. After 7 days: too early.
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5 Oct 2026
Netanyahu Prediction Market Odds Decline
The probability of Benjamin Netanyahu leaving office before 2027 decreased following reports of a potential upcoming national election. Articles highlighted that political opponents are challenging him to debates, suggesting a focus on electoral competition rather than immediate removal from power.
Sources: The Times: Will Binyamin Netanyahu win the next Israeli election?, The Times of Israel: Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to a televised debate before national election
After 24 h: partly reverted. After 7 days: partly reverted.
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29 Sep 2026
Netanyahu's Political Stability Faces Increased Scrutiny
The market probability for Benjamin Netanyahu leaving office increased following reports highlighting his growing international isolation and domestic criticism. Articles noted warnings from a former ambassador regarding Israel's diplomatic standing and comments from Naftali Bennett suggesting the government is on the brink of collapse. These reports contributed to market sentiment regarding his potential departure before 2027.
Sources: Mondoweiss: Netanyahu is embracing Israel’s isolation, The Jerusalem Post: Naftali Bennett: Benjamin Netanyahu dismantling IDF, on brink of collapse without haredim, Palestine Chronicle: ‘Sanctions Will Spread’: Former Ambassador Warns Netanyahu is Driving Israel toward Unprecedented Isolation, The Jerusalem Post: Dutch-Israeli ties reach low point after Netherlands bans settlement imports
After 24 h: held. After 7 days: reverted.
Written by AI from the linked news sources and checked automatically, not by a person.
Questions about this market
What are the odds for “Will Benjamin Netanyahu be the next leader out before 2027”?
On 28 Oct 2026, Polymarket traders priced Yes at 16%, which means they saw about a 16 in 100 chance. That was down 16 points over the previous 7 days. The live price is shown in the chart at the top of this page.
Why did the odds move recently?
The latest explained move was on 28 Oct 2026, from 8% to 17%: Israel Election Results Raise Questions About Netanyahu's Future. The chance of Benjamin Netanyahu leaving office early rose after exit polls and initial election results showed a deadlocked election and a harsh defeat for his bloc. Every big move is listed under “Price jumps explained” (this one is number 5).
Do big jumps in this market usually hold?
Of the 3 big jumps old enough to check, 1 held after 24 hours (kept at least 70% of the move). The rest partly or fully reverted.
How does this market resolve?
This market will resolve according to the first listed individual who ceases to occupy their listed office. If this criterion has not been met for any of the listed individuals by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “None before 2027”. No additional individuals will be added to this market after its creation. The full Polymarket rules are at the bottom of this page.
When does this market end?
Polymarket lists 1 Jan 2027 as the end date. It can settle earlier or later if the rules say so, for example when an official result comes in.
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How this market resolves (Polymarket rules)
This market will resolve according to the first listed individual who ceases to occupy their listed office. An announcement of a resignation/removal, or a scheduled departure from office due to the outcome of an election, will not alone qualify. Only permanent removal from office will qualify for resolution. Temporary removals, such as impeachment suspensions (e.g., Yoon Suk Yeol's recent impeachment), temporary invocation of the 25th Amendment, or any similar provisional transfers of power, will not count. Additionally, if an individual continues in a caretaker or interim role (e.g., Gabriel Attal remaining as caretaker Prime Minister of France), they will not be considered to have ceased occupying the office for the purposes of this market. If this criterion has not been met for any of the listed individuals by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “None before 2027”. No additional individuals will be added to this market after its creation. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.