Netanyahu Urges Israelis to ‘Vote the Right Way’ in Crucial Election

Israelis head to polls in a closely contested election, the first since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack.

By : AFP

Update: 2026-10-27 11:14 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged voters to make the right choice as he cast his ballot in Jerusalem amid a deeply divisive and closely fought general election.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Israelis to vote "the right way" on Tuesday as he cast his ballot in Jerusalem, facing a close-fought race in a pivotal general election.

Israelis are flocking to the polls for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with a deeply divided electorate delivering their verdict on the veteran leader.