Why Israel's election is one of the most important in its history
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.
BBC News reports: Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.
This politics story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Middle East and Lucy Williamson.
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