The Israelites are turning to ballot boxes for what many consider one of the most crucial elections in the country’s history.
According to reports, a record 70 thousand people have returned from abroad to vote, while half a million citizens will vote for the first time.
Polls released Friday suggest that the current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyah, is in an extremely close race with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, for the prime minister’s post.
However, according to predictions, none of their political blocs are expected to secure the 61 seats needed for forming a majority parliamentary government. This means that the country can expect weeks or months of political negotiations.
The electoral system of proportional representation in Israel has caused governments to always form through coalitions. The race for power has also produced unexpected alliances. However, these elections seem particularly close, while the parties have already defined red lines that are not ready to cross, the BBC reports.
Source Layer: RTKLive