As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, Israel is preparing for a general election on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Netanyahu described as having dominated the country's politics for three decades. The Guardian reports he is putting his rivals on the defensive before the vote. The excerpts describe a rally where supporters chant his name, but they do not give further details of the campaign, polling, or outcome. Both Guardian editions supplied carry the same headline and opening text, so the sources do not disagree on any point in the excerpts provided.
Key points
- The Guardian reports Israel's general election is set for Tuesday.
- The Guardian says Netanyahu has defined and dominated Israeli politics for three decades.
- The Guardian reports Netanyahu is putting his rivals on the defensive before the election.
- The Guardian describes a rally where crowds chant Netanyahu's name and cheer and clap.
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As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?. According to The Guardian, Israel is preparing for a general election on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Netanyahu described as having dominated the country's politics for three decades. The Guardian reports he is putting his rivals on the defensive before the vote. The excerpts describe a rally where supporters chant his name, but they do not give further details of the campaign, polling, or outcome. Both Guardian editions supplied carry the same headline and opening text, so the sources do not disagree on any point in the excerpts provided. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian World: As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?. The Guardian UK: As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet? The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election They chant his name, they cheer and clap – and yet he is not the most dominant person in the room. Looming over the crowd that has gather 24 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet? The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election They chant his name, they cheer and clap – and yet he is not the most dominant person in the room. Looming over the crowd that has gather 24 Oct · Tier 2
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