Israelis' eroding trust in government is on the ballot
Israelis' eroding trust in government is on the ballot newspress_en Fri, 09/25/2026 - 04:27 Politics One thousand, one hundred and sixteen. That is the number of consecutive days Israel will have been at war when national elections get underway on 27 October. It is the longest consecutive fighting period Israel has engaged in since becoming a state in 1948. The implications of this figure are…
In the lead-up to Israel's national elections on October 27, 2026, the nation's trust in its government is deteriorating, as the country approaches its longest consecutive period of warfare since its founding in 1948. Since October 2023, this multi-front conflict has claimed around 1,200 Israeli lives and taken 250 hostages, with over 20,000 soldiers suffering injuries or death.
The relentless strain has led to a 40% rise in PTSD among reservists, a figure expected to soar to 180% by 2028. The constant threat of additional frontiers, including a potential confrontation with Türkiye, continues to fuel anxiety among Israelis ahead of the polls. The upcoming election carries significant weight, both domestically and internationally, as voters confront not only ongoing military confrontations but also deepening societal divisions, soaring living costs, and escalating antisemitism.
Recent demonstrations and protests near the US Capitol and Tel Aviv's defense ministry highlight the growing discontent with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war on Gaza.
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