Israel conducted nationwide parliamentary voting amid heightened uncertainty surrounding the political endurance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the balance of power in the Knesset. Netanyahu faced a formidable challenge from prominent opposition figures, including former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, as voters cast ballots in an intensely polarized electoral environment. The election unfolded against the backdrop of sustained regional military conflict, contentious domestic judicial debates, and economic strains.
Throughout voting day, political parties focused their final appeals on undecided voters and fluctuating voter blocs in major urban corridors. The outcome hinges on whether Netanyahu’s traditional right-wing and religious alliance can assemble the requisite 61-seat parliamentary majority, or whether disparate opposition factions can coalesce into an alternative governing coalition. Official ballot counting commenced immediately after polling stations closed, with party headquarters closely monitoring preliminary precinct tallies.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-holds-polls-amid-uncertainty-over-netanyahus-future-coalition-numbers/article71629859.ece