Israel Votes in Its First Post-7 October Election — SkimNews
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- Israelis are casting ballots in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
- Israel is holding its first parliamentary election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks.
- Hamas led the 7 October 2023 attacks, after which conflicts followed across Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.
- Yolande Knell explains that forming a new Israeli government may take some time after the polls close.
Why it matters: For Israelis, this is the first parliamentary election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks and subsequent conflicts in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. The post-polls government-formation period means voting does not produce an installed government immediately, leaving the next governing arrangement unresolved after counting.
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