PoliticsWhy Israel’s election is one of the most important in its history
Israeli voters are preparing to cast ballots in an election some have called the most consequential in the country’s history. It is the first general election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, and could end Benjamin Netanyahu’s nearly two decades of right-wing rule. Main challenger Gadi Eisenkot says Israel’s identity as a liberal, tolerant democracy is at stake, while Netanyahu has made security central to his campaign.
Why Israel’s election is one of the most important in its history
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