Netanyahu, wanted by ICC, battles for political survival as Israel goes to the polls
Public anger over failure to prevent the Hamas attack, an inconclusive war, and the rising costs of living have eroded Netanyahu’s standing at home and…
The Hindu reports: Public anger over failure to prevent the Hamas attack, an inconclusive war, and the rising costs of living have eroded Netanyahu’s standing at home and abroad; the outcome of this poll is likely to shape the longest-serving PM’s political future, the fate of Likud and the legal challenges he faces.
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