Israel heads to October 27 election that will decide Netanyahu's future
Israelis vote on October 27 to choose the Knesset, the country's parliament, and the outcome will shape Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.
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What happened
Israel holds an election on October 27 to choose members of the Knesset, its parliament. It is the first national vote since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and the Gaza war that followed. Extreme speech by Israeli politicians has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government, including at the highest levels, ahead of the vote.
Why it matters
The outcome will shape the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Coverage
- In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections (WRAL)
- Israel prepares for a high-stakes election (NPR)
- In Israel, Election Day Is Just the Beginning of the Story (Foreign Policy)
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