Israel Holds Pivotal Elections Amid Divisions Over Netanyahu and October 7 Accountability

Israelis are heading to the polls on Tuesday, October 27, for the first time since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, in an election seen as crucial for the country's future direction. The vote is taking place against a backdrop of ongoing regional conflicts and questions surrounding accountability for the October 7 events. Opinion polls suggest a close contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and a rival alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.