Israeli parties present election promises ahead of Knesset vote

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According to Channel 14 Israel, as the 26th Knesset elections take place, 37 lists are competing for 120 seats. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, has centered his campaign on completing the mission against Iran and defeating Hamas and Hezbollah. Conversely, Gadi Eizenkot of the 'Yashar' party has called for a change in direction and the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, while Naftali Bennett has emphasized military service reforms and reducing the cost of living. Religious parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism are focusing on preserving Jewish identity and supporting religious institutions, while right-wing parties such as Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism are pushing for judicial reforms and strict security policies. In the opposition, Yair Golan of the Democrats and Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beiteinu are emphasizing the need for a change of government and universal conscription. Arab parties have prioritized issues such as combating crime and achieving equality.