Nahost: Parlamentswahl in Israel angelaufen – Enges Rennen erwartet
Die Rede ist von einer Schicksalswahl für Israels Zukunft – und Ministerpräsident Netanjahu. Doch es droht erneut ein Patt, das die Regierungsbildung erschweren dürfte.
In Israel, the election for a new Parliament has commenced, with around 7.3 million eligible voters called upon to choose the 120 Members of the 26th Knesset. The vote is considered a make-or-break moment, as Israel stands at a crossroads, and the outcome could shape the country's political and social direction for years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's fate hangs in the balance. This is the first parliamentary election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre and the subsequent Gaza war. Thousands of Israeli residents abroad have journeyed back home specifically to cast their ballots. The race appears to be a tight contest between Netanyahu's right-conservative camp and his political opponents. The main rival is former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leading the Center Party Jaschar.
A dead heat, as witnessed in previous elections, remains a possibility. To secure a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, a party must win at least 61 mandates. Nationally, there are approximately 12,000 polling stations open, most of which close by 9:00 PM EEST. Prognostications based on exit polls will be published once the polling stations have closed.
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