Israel is holding a pivotal election with over 7 million eligible voters participating. The election is seen as a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership amidst ongoing wars and deep societal divisions following the October 7th attack by Hamas. Polls indicate a close race between Netanyahu and his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. AI
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