# Israeli Election Race and Key Questions About Tel Aviv's Policy Toward the Islamic Republic

Israel's parliamentary elections are being held with a focus on security issues and the Gaza war. The key question is whether a potential defeat of Netanyahu would lead to a change in Israel's policy toward the Islamic Republic. The answer is complex.

Israel's upcoming parliamentary elections revolve largely around security issues, including the October 7 setback and the Gaza war. For Iranian audiences, the question arises whether a potential defeat of Benjamin Netanyahu could alter Tel Aviv's policy toward the Islamic Republic. Reviewing the main candidates' positions shows that the answer to this question is complex and multifaceted.

Published: 2026-10-26T11:30:17+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-26T11:30:34+00:00
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## Sources
- BBC فارسی: https://www.bbc.com/persian/articles/c6y8ljm481zko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- DW فارسی: https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/سایه-سنگین-تهران-بر-صندوق‌های-رأی-اسرائیل؛-آیا-انتخابات-۲۷-اکتبر-راهبرد-تل‌آویو-را-تغییر-می‌دهد؟/a-79759495?maca=per-rss-per-all-1491-rdf