Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023

Israel's general election coincides with the third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attacks, and security dominates the campaign even though analysts say Israelis have rarely been more secure. Voters also weigh ultra-Orthodox conscription, wartime economic strain and blame for the Hamas-led assault. Since the Gaza war began, Israel has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians and fought across Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Iran.