# Israel votes in tense election against Netanyahu

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372273/israelis-vote-tense-election-testing-netanyahus-grip-power

Israel holds a tense election amid war aftermath and political division. Netanyahu faces challenger Gadi Eisenkot in a tight race. Over 7 million eligible voters participate.

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#israel #election #politics

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Created: 2026-10-27T07:02:44.491357+00:00

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