Israelis vote in high-turnout election on Netanyahu's leadership
The short version
- Israel held its first parliamentary election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
- Turnout was reported as the highest in decades, with some sources citing a 31.5% figure by noon.
- The election is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
- Polling stations closed on Tuesday evening, but results may take weeks to finalize.
- Regional tensions, including with Iran, remain high as coalition negotiations could delay a new government.
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