Israelis are voting on whether to oust Netanyahu in first election since Oct. 7 attack
Summary
Israelis are voting in an election shaped by unresolved wars, the 2023 Hamas attack and deep divisions over the country’s direction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces several parties seeking to remove him, including a bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot; polls suggest a close race.Key Facts
- More than 7 million people are eligible to vote.
- Tens of thousands of voters have reportedly traveled to Israel from overseas.
- Netanyahu voted shortly after midday.
- Netanyahu said Arab parties were receiving strong support and turning out in unusually high numbers.
- Netanyahu urged supporters to vote rather than spend the day at the beach or a barbecue.
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