Netanyahu fans the flames of war two days before Israel's election

Haaretz24 October 2026, 20:09 UTCIsrael

Even a clear opposition victory over Netanyahu is far from certain to bring Israel out of the woods. With major hurdles still ahead, the prime minister shows no sign of leaving the ring without a fight

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