Israel's parliament, the Knesset, announced on Sunday that the election date has been set for October 27.
For Israel, the past three years have been characterised by war on several fronts - against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and Iran.
This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has focused heavily on Israel's security.
Therefore, many see this autumn's election as a fateful choice for the incumbent, 76-year-old Benjamin Netanyahu.
While opinion polls point to a red line for Netanyahu, he is aiming high to win this autumn's election. His goal, among other things, is to form a broad national government without support from fringe parties.
