Oct. 31/Nov 1 2026-Israel Just Had an Election: Now What + What Are the Challenges of Running for Public Office?

In Israel, all the votes from this week’s election have been counted, but no bloc has won a majority. PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp has 53 seats, compared to the opposition’s 48. It will be up to the president to choose who will get the first chance to form a government.

Libby reached former IDF Spokesman Jonathan Conricus in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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A lot of people are recovering and recharging this week after taking on the challenge of running for office in Ontario’s municipal elections. It involves putting their lives on hold, often putting their finances at risk and their families taking a back seat. So, what is that like? Libby talked with Nadia Geurrera who ran for a council seat in Parkdale-High park.