Decisive vote: Millions of Israelis choose new parliament
For many Israelis, the parliamentary election is about the future of their country. However, forming a government after today's vote could be difficult.
Israelis are voting in a parliamentary election that many see as a referendum on the country's direction. The vote comes after a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which triggered a devastating Gaza war, and amid concerns about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies. Netanyahu's government has been criticized for its handling of the conflict with the Palestinians and its plans to overhaul the judiciary, which have deepened divisions in Israeli society.
The election is expected to be closely contested, with Netanyahu's right-religious coalition facing off against a more liberal opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot, and either side may struggle to achieve a governing majority.
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