Israelis split on Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 accountability as election nears
With Israel’s October 27 election approaching, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a referendum on his leadership following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Polls show a tight race with no clear majority, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and victim families demand an independent investigation into the security failure. Netanyahu denies receiving pre-attack warnings and blames security chiefs, but recent reports suggest he was alerted by UAE and Egyptian officials. The outcome will determine whether Netanyahu retains power or faces a potential change in leadership.
