https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-divided-israel-braces-for-pivotal-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-divided-israel-braces-for-pivotal-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deeply-divided-israel-braces-for-pivotal-election#u160653Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:10:38 +0000Israel is holding a pivotal election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu's long rule, with the country divided over security, accountability, and its rightward shift. The election is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership and the country's future direction. Netanyahu casts Arab parties as a threat, which could be key to his defeat. Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for the vote.Why it mattersThis election is considered one of the most important in years, with the country's future direction and Netanyahu's leadership hanging in the