Turnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal election
- 3 hours agoTom BennettJerusalem and Tel AvivTurnout so far is at record levels, as Israelis vote in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
- Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become prime minister.
- But neither of their political blocs are projected to win the 61 seats needed to form a majority government - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.
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- 3 hours agoTom BennettJerusalem and Tel AvivTurnout so far is at record levels, as Israelis vote in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
- Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become prime minister.
- But neither of their political blocs are projected to win the 61 seats needed to form a majority government - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.
Sources: BBC News