PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldIsrael Election 2026 Tests Netanyahu's Leadership After October 7 Attack
Israel's 2026 election is crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Voter turnout surpassed 31% by noon, the highest since 1977. Netanyahu faces a strong challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Key issues include national security, wartime leadership, and Arab voter participation. Coalition talks may be prolonged as no bloc has a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
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