# Israel and the US are both going to the polls – the consequences will be global

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israel-and-the-us-are-both-going-to-the-polls-the-consequences-will-be-global/
- Published: 2026-10-26T16:30:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T17:35:03+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crlykey9jywqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Business, Economy, Elections, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Israeli and US elections could shape policy on Iran.
- Netanyahu has raised the prospect of renewed military action.
- Dual citizens in Israel may influence close US races.

## Summary

Israel’s parliamentary election and the US congressional elections, held a week apart, could influence conflicts in the Middle East and the global economy. The article says the two contests are closely linked through US policy towards Israel and Iran, as well as voters who hold citizenship in both countries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used his campaign to highlight Iran’s nuclear threat and his security credentials, while US President Donald Trump has backed his re-election and called for the two leaders to “finish the job” in Iran. Reports also suggest Trump urged Netanyahu to hold back from a new attack before US voters went to the polls, amid concern about energy prices. Around 500,000 Israelis with US passports may vote in both elections; one advocacy group estimates 10,000 ballots from Israel could affect Michigan’s close Senate race. Netanyahu could also seek a unity government after the Israeli vote, though rival Gadi Eisenkot has ruled out joining one.

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