The parliamentary elections in Israel have begun. Judgment day for Netanyahu

Parliamentary elections have begun in Israel, where citizens will choose representatives for the Knesset. Benjamin Netanyahu aims for a seventh term, but polls suggest no majority for any bloc. Voting started at 7 AM local time and will last until 10 PM. Two main political blocs are competing: Netanyahu's right-wing Likud and ultra-nationalist parties versus a coalition of parties opposing him, accusing him of undermining democracy and corruption. Key issues include the Hamas governance in Gaza and Iran's military capabilities. Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 Hamas attack remains a contentious topic, though international war crime allegations against him are largely ignored in the campaign.