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Israeli politicians vote in high-stakes election | CNN

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October 27, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians vote in one of the country’s most significant elections to date. It’s the first since the Hamas-led October 7 attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to win a historic seventh term in office.

Israeli politicians vote in high-stakes election | CNN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians vote in one of the country's most significant elections to date. It’s the first since the Hamas-led October 7 attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to win a historic seventh term in office.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians vote in one of the country's most significant elections to date. It’s the first since the Hamas-led October 7 attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu attempting to win a historic seventh term in office.

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