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Why Israel's election is the most important in its history. #Israel #Netanyahu #BBCNews – Transcript
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- Israeli voters consider the election existential, pitting the most right-wing government against a centrist or left-leaning opposition bloc.
- Opposition candidate Benny Gantz states the election is about Israel's identity as a democratic, liberal, and tolerant country.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argues the election is about security and warns that electing his rivals could leave Israelis less safe.
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Israeli voters have been telling me, "This election is existential, the most consequential in their country's history. It's pitting the most right-wing government Israel has ever had against a block of opposition parties that are more centrist or left-leaning, and the race between them is too close to call." On Saturday night, opposition supporters met for a final show of force in Tel Aviv. Their
leading candidate is Benny Gantz, softly spoken, low-key, no drama. He says this election is all about Israel's identity as a democratic, liberal, tolerant country. His Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, slick, experienced, media-savvy, says it's all about security. His favorite campaign slogan is no surrender, and he says electing
his rivals could leave Israelis less safe. Threats to democracy versus threats to security. On Tuesday, Israel will decide.