Jerusalem: Israel is heading into one of its most bitterly contested elections, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a strong challenge amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the ongoing conflict with Iran and security concerns along the country's southern border involving Hezbollah.For Netanyahu, the campaign narrative centres on his claim that he is best positioned to counter the Iranian threat, backed by his endorsement from US President Donald Trump.Netanyahu's coalition comprises his Likud Party, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's pro-settler Religious Zionism party and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's far-right Jewish Power party.His closest rival is former military chief Gadi...
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