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

France 24's headline. Reported by France 24, The Globe and Mail.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to The Globe and Mail, Israelis are heading to the polls in an election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. France 24 reports that the vote is seen as a referendum for or against Netanyahu, noting he has led the country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. France 24 says his latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks and his handling of them. The Globe and Mail says a poor showing could end the 77-year-old's lengthy career and open the door to a new era in Israeli politics. The excerpts supplied do not give results, and the sources do not contradict each other on the framing of the election.

Key points

  • The Globe and Mail reports Israelis are heading to the polls in an election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership.
  • The Globe and Mail says a poor showing could end the 77-year-old's lengthy career on a bitter note.
  • France 24 says Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever.
  • France 24 says the term will be marked by the October 7 attacks and his handling of them.

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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu. According to The Globe and Mail, Israelis are heading to the polls in an election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. France 24 reports that the vote is seen as a referendum for or against Netanyahu, noting he has led the country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. France 24 says his latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks and his handling of them. The Globe and Mail says a poor showing could end the 77-year-old's lengthy career and open the door to a new era in Israeli politics. The excerpts supplied do not give results, and the sources do not contradict each other on the framing of the election. Covered by 2 publications. France 24: A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu. The Globe and Mail: Israelis head to the polls in election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership.

Who is covering it

  1. France 24 France 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 FRANC 26 Oct · Tier 2
  2. The Globe and Mail Canada Israelis head to the polls in election widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership A poor showing could end the 77-year-old’s lengthy career on a bitter note and open the door to a new era in Israeli politics 26 Oct · Tier 3

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