More than seven million Israelis vote this Tuesday

Over seven million voters in Israel are heading to the polls to elect a new Knesset amid significant uncertainty following the 2023 Hamas attacks. The elections are crucial for determining the 120 parliamentary seats, with a majority requiring at least 61 seats. Voters will choose from 37 parties, but only those surpassing a 3.25% electoral threshold will enter the Knesset. Current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former general Gadi Eisenkot are key figures in the race. Recent polls suggest Eisenkot's Yashar! party has a slight edge over Netanyahu's Likud, but neither is expected to secure a majority without post-election alliances. The elections occur in a context of deep internal divisions and discussions about Israel's economic stability and international relations. Voting takes place from 7 AM to 10 PM local time, with results expected by November 4.