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Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know

25 October 2026 at 12:01
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.

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Campaign billboards featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot this month in Kiryat Malachi, Israel.

Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack

Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

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An Israeli soldier at the northern checkpoint in Hebron, in the West Bank, on Saturday.

Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?

24 October 2026 at 20:45
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking to supporters at a mall in Holon, Israel, this month.
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