The deeply divided country is preparing for a national vote to decide whether Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to lead the government. The legislative election, scheduled for Tuesday, marks the first time Israelis will go to the polls since the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza.
The election occurs as the government faces increasing international isolation and criticism over military actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Early political analysis suggests the vote may also reflect a sharp decline in support for the nation’s left-wing parties.