Squiz Shortcuts: Israel's high-stakes election

Australia and countries around the world have just marked 3 years since the October 7 attacks that saw Hamas launch its major terror attack on Israel. This anniversary comes just weeks before Israel holds its next national election, which has been described as one of the most consequential votes in its history. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll have a look at how Israeli elections work, how the Hamas attacks are shaping the upcoming vote, and who the key contenders are.

Squiz Recommends:

Listening: This podcast episode which covers why the Israeli elections never produce a clear winner.

Reading: This piece from AP News on how the 7 October terror attack is influencing voters in Israel ahead of the election.

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