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Israel’s election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy

Outlet: The Straits Times · Published 21/10/2026 12:51 UTC

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The Oct 27 election is not seen as a potential turning point but as a test of whether the Middle East is settling into a long confrontation.

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 21/10/2026 13:38 UTC

    DUBAI, The Oct 21 - Israel's 27 election next week may change its leader, is not seen as a potential turning point but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood as a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say. test of whether the Middle East is settling into a long confrontation.

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    Before: «DUBAI, Oct 21 - Israel's election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and analysts say.» f6d2ea7ac616

    After: «The Oct 27 election is not seen as a potential turning point but as a test of whether the Middle East is settling into a long confrontation.» 9c56333a93cb

  2. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 13:38 UTC

    Israel's Israel’s election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy

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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-election-may-change-its-leader-but-not-iran-war-policy
Published
21/10/2026 12:51 UTC
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21/10/2026 13:08 UTC
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96871614805c1775 · 851 words
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