What next for Netanyahu? Elections have begun in Israel

Israeli citizens are voting for 120 Knesset members, with two main political blocs competing. The right-wing bloc includes Netanyahu's Likud and nationalist parties, while the opposing bloc spans from right to left, criticizing Netanyahu for undermining democracy. Polls suggest neither bloc will achieve a majority. Key issues include Iran, Palestinian policy, and the responsibility of Netanyahu for security failures leading to the October 7 Hamas attack. The elections use a proportional system with 38 registered lists, but only about 15 are expected to surpass the 3.25% threshold. Voter turnout is typically high, with around 7.3 million eligible voters.