# Polls open in Israel for pivotal election

https://mins.news/en/video/117288

- BBC News, 2026-10-27 11:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SebtIglWHE

> Israeli voters are casting ballots in an election many consider one of the most pivotal in the country’s history. Friday’s polling indicates a close contest between incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, while neither bloc is forecast to reach the 61 seats required for a majority, potentially setting up weeks or months of political negotiations.

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