Israel Votes in High-Stakes Election as Netanyahu Faces Challenge from Gadi Eisenkot By Unzila Rasheed Sheikh Israelis are voting today in a closely watched general election that could reshape the country’s political leadership and future direction. The election marks the first national vote since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, in which approximately 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a major challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, whose campaign has focused on accountability for the security failures surrounding the October…
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