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The key players in Israel’s first election since October 7 attacks as Netanyahu fights for his political life
Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds
What the coverage shows
All three outlets frame the vote as a major test for Netanyahu, with NBC News and The Independent explicitly saying his political future is on the line. BBC News stands out by foregrounding security and democracy as the central issues, while The Independent alone adds that polls have not shown a clear path for his rivals and also highlights religion-and-state policies as unpopular with many voters. NBC News is the only outlet to mention thousands of Israelis returning to vote.
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