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A poll shows 70% of Jewish Israelis are concerned about risks to the election's integrity as Netanyahu's government faces widespread criticism. President Herzog and opposition leaders warn of political interference and potential violence, while allegations of bias and budget cuts to the election committee add to tensions before the October 27 vote.
Strained US-Israel relations cast doubt on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing strategy of leveraging his influence with President Donald Trump ahead of Israeli elections. As the Iran war stalls and criticism of Israel grows in the US, many believe Netanyahu's Trump card is losing its effectiveness. His Washington visit aims to revive his image but comes amid a corruption trial and regional conflicts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal, and US pressure ahead of a critical October election. His handling of wars with Iran and Hezbollah, as well as corruption charges, could end his long political career.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is caught between a fragile ceasefire with Iran, ongoing war in Lebanon, and domestic political pressure ahead of elections. A new flare-up was triggered by an Israeli strike on Beirut, while Iran insists any broader deal must include a Lebanon ceasefire. Netanyahu's political rivals are seizing on his failure to deliver promised total victory, and polls show slipping support.
Seven months after a ceasefire agreement brokered to halt the Gaza war, Israel's military operations have continued, killing at least 880 Palestinians. Analysts see PM Netanyahu's stalling as a political move to appease far-right allies ahead of elections, amid a systematic destruction campaign and warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Israeli opposition leaders hope to end the country's isolation by replacing Benjamin Netanyahu, but they largely support the same wars and policies that caused it. Analysts say a change in leadership may temporarily ease international pressure, but without policy shifts, Israel's isolation will persist.
