Jerusalem Daily: Israeli elections underway

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Israel
PoliticsWorld / International
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli elections underway

Voting has begun in Israel, where more than seven million eligible voters are expected to cast ballots. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza have no say in choosing the power that will govern their lives. The election will determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins another term or is forced out of office. Al Jazeera journalist Marah Ryan reports the latest developments.

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