Israel election latest: Pivotal moment for Middle East as voting begins | The National
Israelis head to polls in one of the most important elections in country's history
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Polls open in Israel
Polls open in Israel Most polling stations in Israel have opened as of 7am local time (5am GMT), in the first general election held since 7 October, 2023. Around 7.3 million people are eligible to vote, with most polling stations expected to be closed at 10pm ( 8pm GMT).
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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender
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Israelis head to polls in first election since the October 7 Hamas-led terror attack
Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces a battle to stay in power amid fierce competition from a bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties are projected to play kingmakers.