Israel holds first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces closely contested race
Source Summary
Israelis voted on Tuesday in their first election since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu running in a closely contested race against centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot. The election follows three years of regional wars and is viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership.
Why it matters
The election determines Israel's political direction following the October 7 attack and subsequent regional conflicts, with Netanyahu's political future directly at stake.
