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Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 looms over Israeli election

Season 2026 Episode 206 | 5m 44s

Israel is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president’s return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what Israeli voters are considering with Dan Shapiro, the U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration.

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