# Israel's election decision on hard-right turn

> Israelis decide if hard-right shift becomes permanent after Oct 7 attacks.
- Title: Israel's election decision on hard-right turn | Shortify
- Summary: Israelis decide if hard-right shift becomes permanent after Oct 7 attacks. Israelis vote Oct 27 on whether hard-right policies will become permanent after…
- Keywords: israel, benjamin netanyahu, oct 7, hard-right, election, gaza, hamas, military, settlements, west bank, international criminal court, arab israelis
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/in-the-shadow-of-war-israelis-to-decide-if-hard-right-turn-is-permanent
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: israel, benjamin netanyahu, oct 7, hard-right, election, gaza, hamas, military, settlements, west bank, international criminal court, arab israelis
## Oct 27 election
Israelis will vote Oct 27 on whether hard-right policies become permanent after Hamas attacks.
## Oct 7 attacks
Over 1,200 people died in Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023.
## Netanyahu's government
Netanyahu's government has expanded settlements in occupied West Bank with far-right support.
## Gideon Rahat
Political scientist Gideon Rahat says elections decide Israel's future state.
## Netanyahu's age
Netanyahu turns 77 on Oct 21, having served as prime minister for over 19 years.
## Gadi Eisenkot
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot criticizes Netanyahu for failing to prevent Oct 7 attacks.
## Eisenkot's son
Eisenkot's son died in Gaza war, while Netanyahu's son is a social media influencer.
## Settlements
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attacks Palestinians in West Bank.
## Military service
Netanyahu allows religious students to avoid military service, causing resentment.
## Arab Israelis
Arab Israelis make up 20% of population and face political tensions.
## Eisenkot's stance
Eisenkot wants to end military exemptions and prevent 'slow-motion suicide'.
## Netanyahu's international status
Netanyahu faces ICC arrest warrant and international isolation.
## Key takeaway

Israelis vote Oct 27 on whether hard-right policies will become permanent after Hamas attacks.