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A women casts her vote in a ballot box as Israelis began voting in a parliamentary election, at a polling station in Ashkelon, Israel. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

Israel election: What are the key issues for voters?

Security, corruption and the economy have been dominating the campaigns before Tuesday’s vote

  • Mersiha Gadzo
5 min read
Israeli politics has moved sharply to the right in recent years, with much of the electorate disillusioned by failed peace efforts with the Palestinians. (AFP)
ARAB ISRAELIS

In close election, Netanyahu relies on ‘us versus them’

As Israel approaches an April 9 general election, Netanyahu is again resorting to right-wing populism

  • Mike Smith 1
4 min read