Israel goes to the polls in a decisive election

Israelis are voting in crucial elections, with opposition promising historic change and Netanyahu's allies warning of disaster if he loses. Polls opened at 7 AM, closing at 10 PM, with tight results expected. Latest surveys suggest Yashar, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, may narrowly defeat Netanyahu. Eisenkot campaigned in a kibbutz affected by Hamas attacks, criticizing government responsibility. Netanyahu's allies, including Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed alarm over potential opposition victory. The opposition, led by figures like Naftali Bennett, claims to represent a nation ready for change. Arab voter turnout could be pivotal, with leaders like Yousef Jabareen advocating for a government change. Allegations of voter manipulation by Likud have been raised, but no formal complaints have been confirmed yet.