Israel Elections 2026: Netanyahu In A Close Fight: WIll 'Left' Out Vote 'Right'? | The Hard Facts

Israel’s high-stakes election is shaping up to be a crucial test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as record-setting voter turnout and a determined opposition raise questions about the country’s political future.With Israel voting for the first time since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the ensuing wars, voters are weighing national security, the economy, judicial independence and Netanyahu’s leadership. Opposition forces led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are seeking to end Netanyahu’s long tenure, while Arab-led parties could play a decisive role in determining who forms the next government.Could rising Arab voter participation change the balance of power? Will Netanyahu retain his grip on Israeli politics, or could coalition negotiations usher in a major political shift? And what might the election mean for Israel’s approach to regional security and the far right?Watch this report for the latest developments from Israel’s pivotal election and its implications for the Middle East.Subscribe to CNN-News18 for breaking news, international affairs and in-depth geopolitical analysis. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube