Israel sets October 27 election after full four-year term in power

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.