Israelis vote in election that puts Netanyahu's leadership on the line
Israelis voted Tuesday, Oct. 27, in a national election where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces challenger Gadi Eisenkot.
Israelis went to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in a national election that threatens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power, according to France 24 and Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that Netanyahu is up against Gadi Eisenkot. It says voters are divided over the wars in Gaza and Iran.
France 24 says voters are judging Netanyahu's leadership since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023. It also cites the two wars and Israel's growing standing as an outlier abroad.
NBC News calls the vote one of the biggest electoral tests of Netanyahu's decades in politics. It says he has spent three years handling war, crisis and international criticism.
None of the reports includes turnout figures or results.
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- NBC NewsWhat to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survivalMon, Oct 26, 7:10 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraIsraelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survivalTue, Oct 27, 4:38 AM EDT
- France 24Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel heads to the pollsTue, Oct 27, 6:14 AM EDT
- NBC NewsVoting Underway in Israel as Netanyahu Faces Battle for SurvivalTue, Oct 27, 7:27 AM EDT
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- Tue, Oct 27, 5:10 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Israelis begin voting in election that tests Netanyahu