Israel votes in pivotal election following 2023 Hamas attacks
Israelans headed to the polls on October 27 to choose the 120 members of the Knesset, shaping the next government after Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Citizens across Israel, including an Arab-Israeli voter in Umm El Fahem, cast ballots in a general election that will determine the composition of the new Knesset. The vote comes as the first national election since the Hamas-led assault on October 7, 2023. The outcome will decide which parties can form a government to succeed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition. Voter turnout and party performance are being closely watched for their impact on regional politics.
Why it matters
The election will determine Israel's next government and its policy direction after a major security crisis.
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