Israel holds general election amid security concerns and war in Gaza
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot
Israel
October 27, 2026
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Israelis vote in a critical election following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from Gadi Eisenkot. The election is viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership regarding security failures and the ongoing Gaza conflict.
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