WorldRTE.ieNetanyahu's political survival on the line in Israel vote
Israelis are voting in an election that puts Netanyahu's political future on the line, with polls showing a tight race against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival in Israel's election, with voters weighing his leadership after the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's deepening international isolation.
Israel is holding a national election with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a serious challenge from a rival alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
Opinion polls show a close race, and Netanyahu is leaning on his wartime leadership record and his alliance with US President Donald Trump as key campaign messages.
If neither leader can form a coalition in the 120-seat parliament, Netanyahu could remain as caretaker prime minister until another election is held next year.
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