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A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections

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Israel holds first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces tight race

Israelis vote in parliamentary elections widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the 2023 Hamas attack. Polls suggest a close race between Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither bloc projected to win a clear majority.

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Israel holds first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces tight race
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