Israelis prepare to vote in one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history
Israelis are preparing for a pivotal general election following the October 7 Hamas-led attacks. The vote features a contest between incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot, focusing on national security and the country's democratic identity.
Why it matters
The outcome could fundamentally shift Israel's political trajectory, potentially ending nearly two decades of right-wing leadership.
Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history Close Israeli voters are preparing to head to the polls in an election some have described as the most consequential in the country's history.
It's the first general election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. Tuesday's vote could see Benjamin Netanyahu's almost two-decade-long period of right-wing rule replaced by a more left-leaning government.
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