Israel holds first election since October 7 attacks

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Israel holds first election since October 7 attacks. (2026, October 27). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/israel-holds-first-election-since-october-7-attacks-20261027-p618so.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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On October 27, 2026, Israel held its first election since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing off against a coalition of opposition parties led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. The election comes after three years of conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, plunging the Middle East into turmoil. Thousands of people rallied in Tel Aviv on October 24 to protest Netanyahu's leadership and call for an independent state commission of inquiry into security failures that led to the attacks. Over 7 million Israelis were eligible to vote, with opinion polls suggesting a tight race but no clear path to a governing majority for either side. The election is seen as pivotal in determining Israel's future direction amid ongoing wars and deep divisions over the country's character and leadership.

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