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Israel's voters are heading to the polls for the fifth time in three and a half years, but the country remains divided ⤵️ aje.io/vzn3oc

Israel's former PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to play a crucial role in the country's election.

Professor Gideon Rahat explains Israel's recent electoral instability and what to expect ⤵️

For the fifth time since 2019, Israelis are voting in national elections, hoping to break the political deadlock that has paralysed the country for the past three and a half years.

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In Israel, cruelty comes in two strands: political vitriol and racist violence. Both flare up like fireworks with each election season.

– #AJOpinion by @marwanbishara ⤵️ aje.io/xbxd26

@marwanbishara We look at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what voter turnout among Israel's 1.8 million Palestinians could mean for any result ⤵️ aje.io/enqgw4

@marwanbishara Until last year, Itamar Ben-Gvir was best known as a fringe Palestinian-hating religious far-right provocateur.

Now, he looks set to become a key player in Israel's election aje.io/nnoolr

Israel’s former leader Benjamin Netanyahu has cast his ballot, as the right-wing politician eyes a return to power.

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If exit polls are correct, former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies could win a narrow majority of seats in Israel’s parliament.

Exit polls are not official and results could change as votes continue to be counted⤵️

Former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu appeared well placed for comeback as his right-wing bloc projected to win slim majority aje.io/j6laxa

Exit polls suggest Israel’s former leader Benjamin Netanyahu will be able to form coalition with support of ‘Religious Zionism’, which plans major changes ⤵️ aje.io/7m0r5r