PoliticsA nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?

Analysts, sociologists and pollsters say Israel’s October 27 general election is critical. Despite the wars and Gaza dominating public consciousness, voters’ main concerns are largely domestic: whether Benjamin Netanyahu should remain in power, alleged breaches of democratic norms, judicial oversight and the ultra-Orthodox conscription exemption.

Israeli electionsBenjamin Netanyahudemocratic governance

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