The elections to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, began at seven in the morning. 36 political parties and blocs are competing for the deputy mandates. More than 12,000 survey stations were opened throughout the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises voters a quick victory over the "common enemy". Other candidates in debates and campaign speeches talk about fateful weeks for Israel. Netanyahu's ally, National Security Minister Ben Guar, who is also running, intends to destroy Palestine after his election. Read more about the elections in Israel - in the report of Sergey Peskov in "Russia 1". Don't miss the most important news: website.

The elections to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, began at seven in the morning. 36 political parties and blocs are competing for the deputy mandates. More than 12,000 survey stations were opened throughout the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises voters a quick victory over the "common enemy". Other candidates in debates and campaign speeches talk about fateful weeks for Israel. Netanyahu's ally, National Security Minister Ben Guar, who is also running, intends to destroy Palestine after his election. Read more about the elections in Israel - in the report of Sergey Peskov in "Russia 1". Don't miss the most important news: website.