Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retains power through his coalition's narrow majority in the Knesset, despite mounting domestic protests over the Gaza war and hostage crisis, as well as opposition no-confidence motions that failed in recent sessions. Escalating cross-border clashes with Hezbollah, including Israel's targeted strikes and Iran's October 1 missile barrage followed by Israeli retaliation on October 26, have bolstered Netanyahu's security-focused stance, rallying support amid wartime unity. Coalition tensions persist over ultra-Orthodox military draft exemptions, narrowly averted by a temporary extension, while ICC arrest warrants issued in May remain unenforced by Israel. Traders eye potential snap election triggers like further coalition defections or Knesset budget votes, but no immediate collapse looms.