Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Israel

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Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival

Israelis have begun voting in a high-stakes election. Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief. The vote is shaped by divisions over the war in Gaza, the war on Iran, and Israel’s growing international isolation.

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