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strikeOct 27, 2026

Israel braces for an election each side warns could bring ruin

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Israelis head to the polls today for one of the most consequential elections in the country's history — with rival camps warning that victory for the other would put Israel's future in jeopardy.Why it matters: The elections are yet another referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and the path he's taken the…

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Israeli voters are set to decide whether to hold Prime Minister Netanyahu accountable for the security failures that preceded the October 7 attacks, or to reward him for the military successes he claims during the subsequent war. This election serves as a critical referendum on his leadership and the strategic path the country has taken over the past four years.

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  • Barak RavidBy Barak Ravid

    Israelis head to the polls today for one of the most consequential elections in the country's history — with rival camps warning that victory for the other would put Israel's future in jeopardy.Why it matters: The elections are yet another referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leade…

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