Polls Open Across Israel For High Stakes Knesset Election

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Millions of Israelis begin casting ballots in a fiercely contested national parliamentary election.

Eligible voters across Israel head to the ballot boxes for the 26th Knesset election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult challenge to remain in office amidst tight legislative polls. Millions of citizens will decide the makeup of the 120-seat parliament from dozens of competing parties.

Voter eligibilityOver 7300000 citizens are eligible to cast ballots in the national vote.
The competitionA total of 38 political parties are competing for seats in the legislature.

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Why it matters

This election follows weeks of intense campaigning and volatile financial market reactions driven by polls showing tight competition between the incumbent government and opposition blocs. The outcome will shape the nation's political direction and governance for the coming years.

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7.3Meligible voters

38parties vying for seats

120parliamentary seats

26Knesset election

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