https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disenchanted-netanyahu-supporters-are-prize-of-israel-election-campaignContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disenchanted-netanyahu-supporters-are-prize-of-israel-election-campaignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disenchanted-netanyahu-supporters-are-prize-of-israel-election-campaign#u160417Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:14:06 +0000Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, former military chief of staff and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, both lack an outright majority following Tuesday's election, leaving Israel facing the prospect of political deadlock. Turnout by midday reached its highest level in decades as 7.3 million eligible voters cast ballots across the country, staffed by 100,000 workers. The election serves as a crucial test of Netanyahu's ability to maintain power as his far-right coalition confronts an opposition alliance.Why it mattersThis election represents Israel's fir