# Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-10-27T05:19:10+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/world/middleeast/israel-election-identity.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/two-candidates-two-israels-one-nation-in-the-balance-7cf20b/

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

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