Israel to hold national election following security failures and regional conflict
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Israeli voters
Israel
October 27, 2026
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Israel will hold its first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. The election serves as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Key issues include security, cost of living, and judicial reform. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is challenging Netanyahu as a centrist candidate.
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