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Who are the leading candidates in Israel's election?

Straits Times26 October 2026, 06:05 UTCIsrael

JERUSALEM, Oct 26 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long looked on course to lose power in Israel's election, but the race has narrowed as the vote approaches and his rivals have no clear path to power.

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