Hi, it's Dan Cynor. Israel is heading into one of its most consequential election,

and this time the whole world is watching closely. Hot takes and daily noise are pretty much

guaranteed to populate your media diet. But as with any election, there's a deeper story

about identity, religion, democracy, and what kind of country Israelis want to live in.

That's why ARC media launched Israel votes, a special initiative across Call Me Back, for Heaven's sake, and ARC News Daily.

You'll hear from the leading candidates shaping the race,

along with analysis and reporting from two of Israel's leading political analysts,

ARCMEA contributors Nadavail and Amit Sego.

Join us for Israel votes, your front row seat to the election that could define Israel's future.

Go to arcmedia.org forward slash votes to watch and listen.

See you there.

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Why does Eisenccoat still have a chance?

Because Israel is now fighting its longest war.

And Eisencote is a former chief of staff who's considered a mainstream officer and politician,

a mainstream Zionist who again made the highest of sacrifices

during this war, and his family made that sacrifice. And people know that he's not corrupt. He's

not considered a liar. And that's a lot in Israel these days. And because of that, he does stand a chance.

But it's no more than a chance.

It's 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th here in New York City. It is 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, in Israel, as one Jerusalem resident, Helen Amensinor, celebrates her birthday, as we call her Safdakana, or, as she's called in the family, the mate, short for the matriarch.

Israel is heading into an election, and a surprising candidate has been rising in the polls.

He's not loud or controversial.

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