In shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent

Israelis are set to vote in a general election on October 27, marking three years since the deadliest single attack the country has suffered. The upcoming vote serves as a major political verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The election takes place under the shadow of ongoing conflict and the raw national trauma stemming from the October 7, 2023 attacks. The outcome carries significant weight for the nation's political trajectory, potentially determining whether Israel solidifies a permanent shift toward hard-right nationalism.