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Netanyahu faces Oct. 7 reckoning in Israeli election

10/7/2026

Israel marks the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks three weeks before an election that will test Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership amid claims he ignored intelligence warnings.

While Netanyahu has maintained political stability through ongoing regional conflicts, his refusal to accept responsibility for the security failure remains a central issue for voters.

The opposition, led by former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, accuses Netanyahu of evading accountability.

Eisenkot, who lost his son and two nephews during the war in Gaza, views his primary mission as replacing Netanyahu.

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