Israelis begin voting as Netanyahu fights for political survival
Israelis vote as Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot amid divisions over the wars in Gaza and Iran and growing isolation.
Al Jazeera English reports: Israelis vote as Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot amid divisions over the wars in Gaza and Iran and growing isolation.
This politics story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Israelis, Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot.
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