Netanyahu's party requested an extension of the elections, the opposition disagrees

The Likud party, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has requested an extension for parliamentary elections, which are set to end at 21:00 CET. The opposition party Yashar, led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, opposes this request, arguing it aims to undermine election results. The ultra-Orthodox Shas party and the newly formed right-wing Amcha Yisrael have joined Likud's request for a one-hour extension, citing concerns over long voting lines. The elections will determine whether Netanyahu's coalition remains in power or if the opposition, led by centrist Yashar, takes over. Recent polls indicate a slight lead for the opposition, but not enough for a majority in the Knesset.