Elections in Israel on Tuesday. Did Netanyahu back the wrong horse?

Israel is set to hold Knesset elections on October 27, the first since the October 7 Hamas attacks. Approximately 7.3 million Israelis are eligible to vote, with high turnout expected. Voters select party symbols rather than individual candidates. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received support from U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged voters to back him. Netanyahu emphasized the existential threat posed by Iran and claimed he has ordered Israeli forces to act against it. Meanwhile, Trump's support may be a double-edged sword as rising inflation and energy prices could impact Republican prospects in the upcoming U.S. elections.