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Netanyahu fighting for his political life in Israeli election
Israelis voted in one of the most important elections on Tuesday, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran, the Gaza Strip and America's relationship with the Middle East. Matt Gutman reports from Tel Aviv.
What the coverage shows
The outlets converge on two linked frames: a U.S. poll story in which Democrats hold only a slight edge, and an Israeli election cast as high-stakes and closely watched. On the Israel side, most outlets emphasize turnout and the contest around Benjamin Netanyahu, with BBC News highlighting record numbers and NBC News and 60 Minutes stressing the unclear outcome. CBS News stands out by foregrounding Israelis living abroad flying in to vote, while Fox News uniquely mentions Trump’s backing of Netanyahu.
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