Israel Polls: Netanyahu Faces Gadi Eisenkot As Expatriates Fly In To Vote

Israel heads into a crucial election on 27 October as Benjamin Netanyahu fights to retain power amid security, political, and economic challenges. Netanyahu faces a significant contest from former Israel Defense Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot. While US President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister warned Iran not to disrupt the electoral process, stating Israel's military is prepared to strike defensively and offensively. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Israeli expatriates are flying into Ben Gurion Airport at their own expense to cast ballots in person, as Israel does not permit postal or remote absentee voting for citizens abroad. Analysts view the expatriate influx as a crucial factor in the closely fought election.

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Israel Polls: Netanyahu Faces Gadi Eisenkot As Expatriates Fly In To Vote

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