Why it could be weeks or months before Israel's election winner is known
Summary
Israelis vote for parties, not directly for prime minister. Because no major party is expected to win the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority, the next prime minister will depend on coalition talks, which could take weeks or months and may lead to another election.Key Facts
- Israel's polling stations are scheduled to close Tuesday evening.
- Voters choose parties rather than individual prime ministerial candidates.
- The Knesset is Israel's parliament.
- A party needs 61 seats for a majority in the Knesset.
- No major party is expected to win close to 61 seats on its own.
- The next prime minister will need to assemble a coalition of parties.
- If coalition talks fail, Israel could hold another election.
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