Landmark vote: Israeli parliamentary election underway – close race expected
The talk is of a fateful election for Israel's future - and Prime Minister Netanyahu. But in the race for the 120 Knesset seats, a stalemate is again threatening, which could make it difficult to form a government.
Israel is holding parliamentary elections to choose 120 members of the 26th Knesset, with around 7.3 million eligible voters. The election is seen as a crucial one, with the outcome potentially shaping the country's political and social direction for years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu faces a tough challenge from his rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Jaschar party.
The voting is taking place in around 12,000 polling stations nationwide, with results expected on Thursday. President Izchak Herzog will then appoint the candidate with the best chances of forming a government.
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