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Israeli Elections: Netanyahu-Eisenkot Race and Record Turnout

The coverage follows the Israeli elections, where a tight race is underway between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, alongside a record turnout and the return of thousands of voters from abroad to take part. Reports say the record participation raised Netanyahu's concern as Likud strongholds did not move at the expected pace.

📍 Where things stand: The electoral race between Netanyahu and Eisenkot continues amid a record turnout and reports that Likud strongholds are not moving at the expected pace.

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27 Oct 2026, 04:53 The Israeli elections are witnessing a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, with thousands of voters returning from abroad to participate in voting.
27 Oct 2026, 13:26 A record turnout was recorded in Israel, amid questions about the extent to which this high participation affects the political calculations of Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
27 Oct 2026, 16:36 A report indicated that the record turnout raised the concern of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Likud strongholds did not see the required movement at the same pace.

Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

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Record turnout in Israel… Will it flip Netanyahu and Eisenkot's calculations?

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