https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oct-7-attack-changed-israel-but-not-its-politicsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oct-7-attack-changed-israel-but-not-its-politicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-oct-7-attack-changed-israel-but-not-its-politics#u130266Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:51:49 +0000Israel will hold elections on October 27, with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy at stake. While some polls suggest the Likud party is gaining ground and closing the gap with the opposition, other data places Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu in the race for prime minister. The election is currently too close to call, with small parties near the minimum vote threshold and the Eisenkot bloc holding at 54 seats. Netanyahu's handling of the October 7 attacks has emerged as a central issue for voters.Why it mattersThe October 7 attacks caused deep societal scars and created