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Israeli Election Issues And Outcomes

23 Oct to 26 Oct

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Gergana KrastevaThe Independent
Matthew DoranABC News (AU)
Laura TingleABC News (AU)
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Simon Speakman CordallAl Jazeera
Yossi MekelbergAl Jazeera
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
Diana ButtuAl Jazeera
James C. ReynoldsThe Independent
Matt GutmanCBS News
Daniel EstrinNPR
Lucy WilliamsonBBC
The Associated PressToronto Star
Stephen QuillenAl Jazeera

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Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 to cast their vote to elect the Knesset, after three years of war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, which have all plunged the Middle East into turmoil.

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Based on responses, the most likely scenario would see the right-wing “Haredi” bloc - including Netanyahu’s Likud and Shas - securing 52-54 seats.

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23 Oct
The election is viewed domestically as one of the most consequential in the history of Israel.
2 outlets · The Independent
25 Oct
According to recent polling, the opposition bloc is projected to win 52 seats, compared with 50 for Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist alliance.
3 outlets · Al Jazeera
26 Oct
The latest opinion polls published before a ban on new surveys took effect on Friday showed that neither bloc was on course to secure a parliamentary majority of 61 seats.
2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 16 articles

26 Oct Israel’s election: Five key things to know
Al Jazeera
26 Oct A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Toronto Star
26 Oct Netanyahu's party lags in polls ahead of first election since Oct. 7, 2023
CBS News
25 Oct Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history
BBC
25 Oct Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
BBC
25 Oct Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership?
NPR
25 Oct Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
CBS News
25 Oct Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
CBS News
25 Oct The key players in Israel’s first election since October 7 attacks as Netanyahu fights for his political life
The Independent
25 Oct Elections cannot produce change in Israel
Al Jazeera

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25 Oct Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes?
Al Jazeera
25 Oct Who Israel elects matters, and not just for Israelis
Al Jazeera
25 Oct Bots, deepfakes and surveillance: Israel’s election goes to war online
Al Jazeera
25 Oct Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
The Straits Times
24 Oct Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
ABC News (AU)
23 Oct How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
The Independent

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