Key things to know about Israel's election
Summary
Israelis are voting in an election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Polls indicate a close contest with his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, while parties will need to form a coalition after voting to govern.Key Facts
- The election is widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
- Polling suggests a tight race between Netanyahu and former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.
- Israeli voters cast ballots for parties rather than directly choosing individual leaders.
- Parties form alliances to build a majority coalition in the Knesset.
- No single party has ever won a majority in Israel's parliament.
- Polls are scheduled to close late Tuesday.
- Coalition negotiations are expected to begin after the polls close.
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