EXPLAINED: Can Benjamin Netanyahu win Israel's first election since the October 7th attacks? | AFP

Benjamin Netanyahu is running to serve again as Israel’s prime minister in the country’s first general election since 2023’s October 7th attacks. Under fire for his leadership during that major security failure, and facing a long-running corruption investigation, he is nevertheless not far behind his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkott, in the polls. Coalition building is essential in Israel’s electoral system, so even if polling is correct, the outcome of the election, set for October 27th, is far from clear. AFP’s Will Edwards explains what’s at stake. Interested in licensing this video? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD AFP’s services and content are for professional use only.