# Will Netanyahu win the most critical election in Israel’s history?

An episode of [The Story](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1501716010), 12 Oct 2026, 29 min.

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Israel’s general election on October 27th could be the country’s most consequential in its history. In the run up, the prime minister and his right-wing coalition have promoted a vision of the country’s future that is as uncompromising to its friends as its enemies. As the situation at home and abroad grows evermore dire, what impact will the victor have on the likelihood of peace in the middle east and the country's relationship with the rest of the world? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Robyn Simon. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem blaming ‘hostile rhetoric’ Further listening: The ticking time bomb Netanyahu faces at home Clips: CBS, CBC, Global News, Al Jazeera, France 24, CJN, Zeteo. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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