Israelis are voting in the second national election in five months, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition following weeks of negotiations
Jerusalem Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the second national election in five months, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition following weeks of negotiations.
Just as in April, this election pits the longtime leader of Israel against the one-time leader of the military, former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.Throughout the campaign, opinion polls have repeatedly shown a race that is too close to call, with Netanyahu's Likud Party running almost neck-and-neck with Gantz's Blue and White Party.Netanyahu has been the face of the country for more than a decade.
The born survivor who molded modern Israel 04:26The attorney general has said he plans to indict Netanyahu on charges of bribery and breach of trust, pending the final hearing. The Prime Minister has maintained his innocence and refused to step down, opening up the possibility that he will become the first sitting Israeli leader indicted on criminal charges.An outright victory in the elections could provide him the opportunity to pass legislation that would give him immunity from prosecution.
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