# Israeli election seen as referendum on Netanyahu

https://mins.news/en/item/115724

- France 24, 2026-10-26 11:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20261026-israeli-election-seen-as-a-referendum-for-or-against-netanyahu

> Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel almost continuously for nearly 17 years. The election on Tuesday will determine whether he can stay in power. His latest term has deepened divisions in Israeli society and will be judged against the October 7 attacks, his handling of conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, and his controversial judicial reform.

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