Reuters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival as Israelis vote in an election widely seen as a referendum on his leadership since the Oct. 7 attacks and subsequent wars. Polls show a close contest with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, who promises responsibility for the security failures. Netanyahu is campaigning on the background of his war and his ties to Trump. None of the blocs has a clear path to a parliamentary majority. The Arab turnout may be decisive, while failure to form a coalition may leave Netanyahu as a caretaker until further elections.

Reuters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival as Israelis vote in an election widely seen as a referendum on his leadership since the Oct. 7 attacks and subsequent wars. Polls show a close contest with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, who promises responsibility for the security failures. Netanyahu is campaigning on the background of his war and his ties to Trump. None of the blocs has a clear path to a parliamentary majority. The Arab turnout may be decisive, while failure to form a coalition may leave Netanyahu as a caretaker until further elections.