Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years.
France 24 reports: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years.
But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, as well as his controversial judicial reform.
This politics story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin and Israeli.
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- Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin, Israeli, Gaza
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- FRANCE 24's David Gilberg reports, with Lauren Bain. (France 24)
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