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Israel’s longest-serving premier is on trial on corruption charges, which he denies

In the fifth election in 3 1/2 years, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has partnered with fringe elements of Israel's far right to try to unseat centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

The latest ballot follows the collapse of the eight-party coalition which succeeded in ousting former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year. Despite his record run as government leader, Netanyahu failed to bring political stability.

The election could turn on the performance of the ultranationalist Religious Zionism bloc, co-led by Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israelis were voting in national elections on Tuesday for the fifth time since 2019, hoping to break the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country for the past three and a half years.

Israel's fifth election since 2019 largely presents familiar faces to voters

Israelis began voting Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu campaigning for a comeback alongside far-right allies. The latest ballot follows the collapse of the so-called "change" coalition, which united eight disparate parties who succeeded in ousting Netanyahu last year after a record…

Turnout will be key.

Voters are heading to the polls for the fifth time in three and a half years, but the country remains divided.