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Will Israeli voters punish Benjamin Netanyahu?

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-15

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• What happened: Will Israeli voters punish Benjamin Netanyahu? Video Duration 27 minutes 55 seconds play-arrow27:55Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious challenges in the upcoming general elections on October 27.His camp... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Video Duration 27 minutes 55 seconds play-arrow27:55Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious challenges in the upcoming general elections on October 27.His campaign has been overshadowed by many accusations that he failed to prevent the October 7, 2023, attacks, despite reportedly being warned they would take place.On Wednesday, the former Shin Bet chief said he has repeatedly warned Netanyahu about the possibility of an escalation on the Gaza front.Several other warnings were allegedly communicated to the prime minister.So, as calls grow for accountability, what are his chances?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Dan Perry – Former chief editor of The Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and AfricaRob Geist Pinfold – Lecturer in defence studies at King’s College London who specialises in Israeli security affairsMairav Zonszein – Senior analyst at the International Crisis Group and a contributing opinion writer with The New York TimesPublished On 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026SaveSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink

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