Israel will hold national elections on October 27, giving voters their first chance to evaluate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government since the October 7, 2023 attacks.
The Knesset is set to dissolve on Friday.
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In its final days, the coalition is pushing several controversial bills, including one to reduce the attorney general's powers and another to equate Torah study with military service, which would allow ultra-Orthodox parties to secure draft exemptions.
Violent clashes involving settler militants in the occupied West Bank are expected to continue through election day.
Analysts say cabinet members are using their positions to influence West Bank policies.
Netanyahu, 76, is campaigning while on trial for corruption. Donald Trump previously suggested a pre-emptive pardon for him.
Recent polls show Netanyahu facing strong headwinds after three years of regional conflict, including military operations in Gaza and direct hostilities with Iran.
Despite challenges, Netanyahu is set to complete his full term, a rare feat in Israeli politics where early elections have been the norm since 1988.
National security is the centerpiece of his platform. Political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin noted that the administration emphasizes that only Netanyahu can ensure safety.
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Israel's electoral system uses nationwide proportional representation, so campaigns focus on national issues.
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, whose son and two nephews died in Gaza, leads the opposition Yashar party.
A Kan News poll shows Yashar leading Likud 24 seats to 23 if elections were held now.
Eisenkot served in the unity government after October 7, during which Gaza operations caused heavy casualties and international criticism over restricted supplies.
Netanyahu's domestic policies have strained ties with allies.
Former US presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel said during a Tel Aviv visit that Israel's international standing has suffered severely.
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Observers are unsure whether a leadership change would alter policies regarding Palestinians.
