Analysis: how Israeli parties voted on bills disfavouring Palestinians ahead of election

■ Steady

Israel votes Tuesday in first national election since the October 7 attack

Israelis vote on Tuesday, October 27, in the first national election since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership. Coverage on Sunday and Monday focused on a former general seen as the main center-right challenger, and on the candidates' positions on judicial reform and conscription. On Saturday, thousands marched in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's government, demanding accountability for the failure to prevent the 2023 attack.

• Reports say neither Netanyahu's Likud nor Eisenkot's Yashar party is likely to win a majority, so Arab parties could influence the outcome.
• Al Jazeera says a new government would not end the occupation but could rein in the far right and ease regional tensions.
• Israelis on both sides voice fears over security, isolation abroad and the country's future identity.
• Al Jazeera reports Netanyahu floated using cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions.