Haifa: Polls opened in Israel on Tuesday morning in an unprecedented repeat election that will decide whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power.
Against the prospect of a likely indictment on corruption charges, Netanyahu is seeking a fifth term in office.
He faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz, whose centrist Blue and White party is running even with Netanyahu's Likud.
Both parties could struggle to form a majority coalition with smaller allies, though, forcing them into a potential unity government.
It's the second election this year, after Netanyahu failed to build a coalition following April's vote and dissolved parliament.
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Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. and exit polls are expected at the end of the voting day at 10 p.m.
Official results are projected to come in overnight.
