How Israel's election this week shapes America's vote
Israel votes Tuesday, the United States a week later, with about half a million dual passport holders able to vote in both.
Israel holds elections Tuesday for the first time since the October 2023 Hamas attacks. The United States votes for a new Congress a week later.
About half a million Israelis also hold American passports, giving them votes in both elections. Netanyahu and Trump are close allies who share a hardline Iran policy.
Both men have signalled they want to escalate military action against Iran after the elections. The outcomes will shape the Middle East's future and affect global oil and food prices.
Energy prices already spiked when the conflict with Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- About 500,000
- Israeli dual voters globally
- First since October 2023 Hamas attacks
- Last Israeli election
Why it mattersThe outcome of either election could restart a larger war with Iran, spiking global energy and food prices.
AustraliaAustralian petrol and food prices could spike if an election victory leads to renewed war with Iran.
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