Netanyahu Outperforms Rivals in Israel Election by Playing on Jewish Voters' Fears

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outperformed expectations and his rivals in the election, despite years of political baggage. According to the New York Times, he did so by playing on Jewish voters' fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.

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1. New York Times

   29 Oct 2026, 10:29 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Netanyahu outperformed expectations and his rivals by playing on Jewish voters' fears of Arab political power and potential security threats, despite years of political baggage.