Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, as well as his controversial judicial reform. FRANCE 24's…
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a massive anti-government rally prior to the upcoming general election. Organized by the October Council, a group formed by families of victims and hostages from the October 7 attacks, the protesters marched from Rabin Square toward Hostages Square to demand complete government action.
Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel almost continuously for nearly 17 years, but his latest term has been marked by controversial judicial reform and his handling of conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. France 24 notes that his leadership has divided Israeli society more than ever.
Regarding the upcoming vote, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman stated that the election results do not affect Tehran's position, describing the contest as a struggle among criminal groups, according to Ajel English.
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