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Benjamin Netanyahu launches Likud campaign focused on security
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched the Likud party's campaign for the upcoming Israeli legislative elections, scheduled for October 27. His platform centers on national security, framing the contest as a fundamental struggle between the Right and the Left. Netanyahu asserted that only his leadership can guarantee Israel's safety, pledging to complete the mission of overthrowing the Iranian regime and destroying Hezbollah and Hamas.
Netanyahu also criticized political rivals for suggesting territorial concessions, stating that his government has focused on gaining territory in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza rather than ceding it. He faces a competitive race against centrist challenger Gadi Eisenkot, who is supported by various right and left-leaning parties.
In related legal developments, the Israeli Supreme Court unanimously ruled that it is illegal for party delegates to record how specific voters cast their ballots. Additionally, the Likud party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee to block initiatives, such as the 'Fly & Vote' program, which assist Israeli citizens living abroad in returning to the country to vote. Likud argues these efforts constitute illegal 'electoral bribes' by providing financial advantages through discounted travel.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Gaza Strip · Hamas · Hezbollah · Israel · Israel Defense Forces · Israel HaYom · Likud
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court ruled it illegal for party delegates to record which voters cast their ballots. segundoasegundo.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israel must overthrow the Iranian regime and destroy Hezbollah and Hamas. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Likud party petitioned to block initiatives helping expatriates return to vote, calling them illegal electoral bribes. www.world-today-news.com · www.thepressroom.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The upcoming elections are a direct struggle between the Left and the Right. www.europesays.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Israeli government is taking territory in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza rather than ceding it. segundoasegundo.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israel's mission includes overthrowing the Iranian regime and destroying Hezbollah and Hamas. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Israeli legislative elections are scheduled for October 27. segundoasegundo.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · www.thepressroom.gr · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Netanyahu claims that only he and the Likud party can guarantee Israel's security. www.sbctv.gr · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx