Israel's global image is falling, but it is not a major issue in the election

Summary

The Times of Israel reports that Israel's global image is in free fall as hostility toward the country grows over the Gaza war and settler violence. Many voters, however, see the problem as beyond their control and accept Netanyahu's argument that the hostility is rooted in antisemitism, so the issue is not a bigger topic in the upcoming election.

Timeline

1. The Times of Israel

   26 Oct 2026, 02:55 UTCSource ↗

   Israel's global image is in free fall as hostility grows over the Gaza war and settler violence, yet many voters see the problem as beyond their control and accept Netanyahu's argument that it is rooted in antisemitism, so it is not a bigger election issue.