What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Israel

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What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?

Israelis are voting in an election many consider one of the most pivotal in the country's history. A poll published on Friday suggests incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are in a near tie in the race to lead the government. BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale examines their foreign-policy positions and how their approaches to Gaza and the occupied West Bank might differ.

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