Landmark Vote: Israel's Fateful Election: It's About More Than Netanyahu
Can Netanyahu maintain his power despite the failure of October 7 and three years of brutal war? Or will the more liberal opposition succeed in replacing him after years at the head of the government?
Israel is holding parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu's right-religious government bloc facing a tight contest against the liberal opposition. Netanjahu, who has been in power longer than any other Israeli prime minister, is seeking to secure his position despite international criticism for his handling of the Gaza war and allegations of war crimes.
His main challenger is Gadi Eisenkot, a former general who leads the centrist party Jaschar, which could potentially become the largest party in parliament. However, even if Eisenkot's party wins, it is unclear if he can form a government without Netanjahu's right-religious bloc or the support of Arab parties.
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