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Israel Holds Important Election Amid Deep Divisions

Israel Holds Important Election Amid Deep Divisions

Israel is holding an important election after years of political struggles. The main political groups are very close in the polls, and many new voters will participate.

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Oct 26, 2026Audio109 words1 minute
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STUDY THE STORYKey vocabulary
Adjective
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.
Adjective
Relating to politics or government.
Verb
tie
Verb
travel
Adjective
Not easy; requiring a lot of effort or skill.
Adjective
A time or period that is to come.
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Check your understandingExercises

Part 1: Multiple choice

Why is this election important for Israel?

What do polls show about the main parties?

Part 2: Fill in the blank

Israel is holding an important election after three years of political  blank.

Many Israelis are traveling back to vote, showing they are  blank for change.

Part 3: Put in order

Put the sentences in the order the article presents them.

  1. AIsrael is having an important election.
  2. BElection results could lead to difficult decisions.
  3. CLarge crowds gathered to ask for a new government.
  4. DPolls show the government and opposition are tied.
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