Will Israelis re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu?
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is trying to win another term in next month’s election. He has spent much of the past three years focusing on military conflicts with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and addressing threats from Iran.Key Facts
- Netanyahu has served as prime minister of Israel longer than anyone else in history.
- Israeli voters will choose a new parliament, called the Knesset, next month.
- Netanyahu has prioritized fighting Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and opposing Iran.
- His goal has been to stop what he sees as serious threats to Israel’s survival.
- Recent opinion polls show the opposing political parties are currently ahead of Netanyahu’s party.
- The election on October 27 will decide if Netanyahu remains prime minister.
- Experts and commentators are discussing Netanyahu’s chances and the election’s significance.
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