How genocidal war on Gaza is shaping Israel’s election

As Israel approaches its October 27, 2026, general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel's enemies were planning an attack before the vote, referencing ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza where over 100 'terrorists' have been killed recently, without providing evidence. Netanyahu's re-election campaign emphasizes his ability to secure Israel amid the war that began after Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, which resulted in 1,139 deaths in Israel. He also seized on an incident where a co-pilot attacked a pilot with an axe to reinforce his security message, despite opposition criticism of his handling of the previous crisis.