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Israel’s ‘AI Election’

October 28, 2026 · 27 min

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The World and This Is Why join forces for a special episode on Israel's election - a contest that could have significant consequences for the Middle East and the wider world.

Niall Paterson is joined live from Israel by Yalda Hakim and Richard Engel, asking why pollsters seem to have got it so wrong, why this might be the world's first AI election, and why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after 19 years, looks like he might continue to be the most powerful man in the country.

Have you got a question for Niall? Email [email protected]

You can email questions to Richard and Yalda at [email protected]

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