Show Notes
Israel's election is drawing global attention, with diaspora communities closely watching the outcome.
Israel heads to a pivotal election three years after the October 7 attacks, with deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future. As voters weigh competing visions for the country, Australians with ties to Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Iran reveal what is at stake for them.
In this episode: Why some Israelis living in Australia are travelling thousands of kilometres to vote in what they see as a critical election. The key political divide shaping the contest and what it could mean for Israel’s future direction. How Palestinian, Lebanese and Iranian Australians view the election and the conflicts affecting their families and communities. What Netanyahu’s challengers are promising, and why expectations for change differ sharply among observers. The message diaspora communities share despite their differing perspectives on security, peace and coexistence
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