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Governance Israel in 2026: Elections will be a referendum on the legacy of 7 October – and the future of the social contractFebruary 16, 2026 Israel’s 2026 elections will be a referendum on October 7, conscription, and the polarizing role of Arab parties in coalition politics.
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