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Netanyahu faces first national election since Oct. 7, 2023

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing his country's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. Matt Gutman takes a look at what's at stake and who might unseat Netanyahu.

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What the coverage shows

Across the coverage, outlets converge on this being Israel’s first election since Oct. 7 and on framing it as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. CBS, NBC, AP, PBS, France 24 and others emphasize Netanyahu’s vulnerability in polls or a tight race, while Channel 4 leans hardest into the idea of a possible end to the Netanyahu era. A few outlets add distinct angles: The Hill foregrounds Trump’s endorsement, NBC News highlights Oct. 7 families urging turnout, and CBS and 60 Minutes each single out polling and election mechanics.

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