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Israel election: unable to vote from abroad, expats have to fly home

Israelis can’t vote from abroad, so tens of thousands of expats are expected to fly home for the election. At Tel Aviv airport, supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot are already waiting at arrivals. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expats organise their trip, despite a failed petition from Netanyahu’s Likud party to restrict it. With polls predicting a tight race, every vote could count, and the result will decide the Prime Minister’s fate.

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Israeli candidate Eisenkot pledges to unite country as Netanyahu deems him 'soft' on Iran

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-election from US President Donald Trump and deemed Eisenkot "soft" on Iran.

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Will Netanyahu's security promise win him this election?

Since the beginning of his political career, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has campaigned on a promise that he is the only one who will keep the Jewish state safe. As Israelis head to the polls for their first election since the October7 Hamas attacks and the start of the war in Gaza, Netanyahu's strategy might be less effective. FRANCE 24's Gabrielle Nadler explains.

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Gadi Eisenkot promises to reconcile Israel against Netanyahu who plays his political future

On the eve of the legislative elections in Israel, Gadi Eisenkot promises to bring together a deeply divided country. The former Chief of Staff, who became Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, placed national unity at the heart of his speech and also addressed voters in Likud. The latest polls announce a tight balance of power between the two blocs, with no majority assured to govern. The story of Sophie Samaille.

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Elections in Israel: a referendum, for or against Netanyahu?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been leading his country for nearly 17 years, almost continuously. Will he be able to stay in power after Tuesday's parliamentary elections? His last term of office has more than ever divided Israeli society and will remain marked by the attacks on 7 October, his conflict management in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, and his controversial judicial reform. Report by David Gilberg.

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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis will vote Tuesday (October 27) in the first national elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack in what is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. He rejected ICC war crimes claims and denied corruption as national elections approach. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

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Israel: Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in the upcoming elections

In Israel’s election the vote of Arab Israeli citizens could be crucial for the outcome and fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is standing for re-election. Traditionally voting turnout is lower among Arab Israelis than among the rest of the population. But this time some feel it’s their duty more than ever to cast their ballot given the policies and wars undertaken by Netanyahu.

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Israel braces for national elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) in the first elections since the October 7th attacks in 2023. Unable to vote abroad, expatriate citizens have been flying in from around the world to participate in a vote widely seen as being a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.

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Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, as well as his controversial judicial reform. FRANCE 24's David Gilberg reports, with Lauren Bain.

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Report: IDF chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order

An extraordinary confrontation at the top of Israel's leadership, just two days before the election. Israeli media report Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir are at odds over Iran. Zamir reportedly fears government instructions could trigger an immediate military escalation and has demanded written authorisation. Netanyahu denies any confrontation. The reports come as he warns Iran could attack Israel to disrupt Tuesday's vote.

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