Israelis Begin Voting in High-Stakes General Election
· World · Al Jazeera, New York Times, France 24
Israelis have begun voting in a high-stakes election as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights for political survival. Netanyahu faces a strong challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. The election comes amid deep societal divisions over the ongoing war in Gaza, the conflict with Iran, and Israel's growing international isolation. Polling stations opened across the country on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The election outcome could fundamentally alter Israel's political leadership, its military strategy in Gaza and Iran, and its diplomatic standing globally.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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