Netanyahu has repeatedly signaled his intent to remain in Israeli politics, stating in private discussions and public remarks that he has no plans to retire even if Likud falls short in the October 27, 2026, Knesset election and instead intends to lead the opposition. Opposition figures have outlined post-election measures such as term limits and restrictions on criminal defendants serving as prime minister, yet these face procedural and legal hurdles and have not prompted any shift in his positioning. Current polling indicates a tight contest with neither bloc assured a majority, increasing the prospect of Netanyahu continuing as caretaker prime minister. These factors underpin trader consensus reflected in the 76.5% probability against an early retirement announcement by March 2027.