# Israel election latest: Netanyahu fights for political survival as pivotal vote begins

https://mins.news/en/item/117237

- CNN, 2026-10-27 11:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/27/world/live-news/israel-elections-live-results-latest-votes-intl?Date=20261027&Profile=CNN

> Israel is holding its first vote since the October 7 attacks. The race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot is tight, with Israel’s future direction at stake.

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