Israel Votes in Pivotal Election Shaped by Security and Democracy Concerns

Israel is heading to the polls in an election widely described as pivotal, with security and democracy at the centre of voter concerns. Many observers fear that neither of the two leading political blocs will secure enough seats to form a majority government. If that happens, weeks or even months of political negotiations could follow before a government is formed. The article's source material is limited, so further details about candidates, polling figures and specific policy platforms are not included here.