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An Israeli Election Like No Other, Two Weeks Out

Voters in Israel head to the polls in two weeks in a race many call the most consequential in the country's history; the street is calm.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 5:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “An Israeli Election Like No Other”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:05 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Israeli.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTurning to Israel, where voters go to the polls in two weeks in an election many describe as among the most consequential in the country's history, according to The New York Times.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip is on the street tonight.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing on a quiet commercial block, and so far the most historic thing I can see is a man carrying a very large bag of pita and walking with real purpose.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo banners, no crowds?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentA few posters, a couple of people arguing politely, and one café owner who just told me he has stopped reading the news for his own health.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI spoke with a man named Yossi Barkan, who was passing by.
Yossi BarkanTwo weeks, everyone tells me this is the biggest vote of our lives. Every vote is the biggest vote of our lives.
Yossi BarkanI just want my dinner to come before the speeches.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSir, if history walked past you right now, would you recognize it?
Yossi BarkanIf it holds a menu, I will.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo history tonight looks like a line for dinner, Skip. That wraps up our report.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's right, Hank, and for the record, I'd cover the real thing from a proper desk chair.