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October 7 Attacks Central to Israeli Voters' Decisions in Upcoming Elections, Poll Finds
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A September poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows that 62% of Israelis view the October 7 Hamas attacks as central to their voting decisions in the 2026 Knesset elections. The survey of 755 participants revealed that 68% of Jewish Israelis and 32% of Arab Israelis consider the attacks a key factor. IDI President Yohanan Plesner stated that the massacre "casts a long shadow" over the elections and emphasized the need for a state commission of inquiry.
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- 62% of Israelis say the October 7 attacks are central to their 2026 election vote, an IDI poll shows.
- 68% of Jewish Israelis and 32% of Arab Israelis cited the attacks as central to their party choice.
- IDI President Yohanan Plesner stated the massacre "casts a long shadow" over the elections.
- Voters will weigh security and accountability questions when choosing parties, according to Plesner.
- Plesner called for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures "essential."
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