# October 7 casts a shadow over Israel’s first election since the attacks

https://mins.news/en/video/90583

- DW News, 2026-10-08 00:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5lQDBuj91k

> Three years after the Hamas-led attacks, grief and unresolved questions continue to shape Israeli society. As voters prepare for Israel’s first election since October 7, Benjamin Netanyahu faces renewed scrutiny over security failures and the lack of a full public inquiry. The attacks and the Gaza war have also intensified debate over security and the prospect of a Palestinian state.

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