Tense Shabbat in Israel as pivotal elections approach
The National · 23 Oct 2026

Tense Shabbat in Israel as pivotal elections approach

Unless there is a major emergency, many of the far-right politicians who have set the tone in Israel for the past four years will put down their phones and log off for Shabbat on Friday evening. The country’s secular community will keep campaigning to some extent, but might also opt for a moment of rest before the crucial final days until polls open on Tuesday morning.


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