In Israel, crucial elections to define the identity of a nation

Renaud Girard: “The real issue in the Israeli elections”

CHRONICLE - During the vote to be held this Tuesday, Israelis will actually have to answer the following question: is the Jewish state still a supporter of a secular and tolerant Zionism, or does it favor a religious and expansionist Zionism?

Legislative elections in Israel: Gadi Eisenkot, the “anti-Bibi” who could take power

PORTRAIT - The party of the former chief of staff of the Israeli army is given by polls as the main opponent of Benjamin Netanyahu. Less charismatic than the Likud leader, he relies on his reputation for integrity and his image as a strong man to try to convince.

“The biggest since the 1967 war”: the West Bank the scene of a vast military operation before the elections in Israel

STORY - Operation Judah's Roar was launched in the southern West Bank city of Hebron after a terrorist attack. Several thousand people were forced to leave the city.

“Neither of the two peoples will go away”: in Israel, the political awakening of the Arab minority

REPORT - Israeli Arabs are preparing to go to the polls for the legislative elections on October 27. The mobilization of this minority, predicted as unprecedented by pollsters, is perhaps preparing to make its voice heard in the face of those in power.

Benjamin Netanyahu, an heir on a mission

NETANYAHOU, SURVIVAL AT ALL COSTS (1/3) - Heir to the tragic vision of his father Benzion, marked by the death of his brother Yoni, “Bibi” learned in America to impose his story in front of the cameras. Between deep convictions and tactical compromises, a portrait of a leader for whom the mission to defend Israel merges with the need to stay in power.

“This election is existential”: in Acre, the challenge of mobilizing Palestinians in Israel

REPORT – In the mixed city in northern Israel, activists are campaigning to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. They come up against the disenchantment of residents who doubt that the ballot boxes can improve their daily lives.

“The country must remain Jewish otherwise it will disappear”: in northern Israel, “Bibi” Netanyahu remains at the center of the game before the elections

REPORT - In the valley overlooking Lake Tiberias, the Prime Minister and leader of Likud maintains his support even if the war with Hezbollah remains a reality.