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Live: Israelis head to the polls as Netanyahu fights for political life

Middle East 1 source 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 2h ago

Israelis began voting in parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with polling stations opening at 7:00 a.m. local time and scheduled to close at 10:00 p.m. These elections mark the first national vote held since the October 7, 2023, attacks and the subsequent conflict in Gaza.

Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to retain power amid a significant challenge from opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. The outcome of the election is viewed as a critical test for Netanyahu's political future.

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Middle East Eye (GB) Frames the election in the context of the Gaza genocide
Middle East Eye (GB) Focuses on the electoral contest against rival Gadi Eisenkot
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