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Israel election set for October 27 amid Netanyahu's bid for another term

Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to retain his position. A significant challenger has emerged in Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli defense chief, whose new centrist party, Yashar!, is gaining traction in opinion polls. The political landscape appears fragmented, with projections indicating potential difficulty for both Netanyahu's Likud party and the opposition in forming a clear majority coalition. AI

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Israel election set for October 27 amid Netanyahu's bid for another term

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Israel to hold parliamentary elections on October 27 as Netanyahu seeks another term

    Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on October 27, several local outlets reported on Sunday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks another term following a volatile few years marked by the war in Gaza. The next election is to be held by October 27 under the law but…