# Will Israel’s election change its approach to Iran?

https://mins.news/en/item/117456

- DW, 2026-10-27 13:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/will-israel-elections-change-its-iran-approach/a-79776122?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Israel’s conflict with Iran is looming over the election, where Benjamin Netanyahu faces rival Gadi Eisenkot. Analysts say a change of leadership may not bring a fundamental shift in policy toward Tehran, and that any military escalation depends more on the US president’s decision than on Israel’s prime minister.

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