Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins

As Israel's October 27 election campaign begins, the Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, is making a last-minute legislative push before the Knesset recess to advance key priorities. This effort is seen as crucial for forming his next coalition, particularly due to the influence of his haredi partners on government spending. The Jerusalem Post's Deep Dive podcast, with Jacob Laznik and Shir Perets, discussed two contentious measures enacted this week: the Basic Law on Torah study and a temporary freeze on arresting draft evaders, both impacting the military's manpower crisis. They also highlighted the rising political momentum of former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, which now appears to surpass both Netanyahu and the Bennett–Lapid ticket.