As Israel heads to the polls following a turbulent period of regional conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight race against a fragmented opposition.

Tens of thousands of Israeli expatriates are flying back to participate in a tightly contested general election centered on the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israelis vote in the first national election since the October 7 attacks, focusing heavily on security failures, leadership character, and military exemptions.

As Israel prepares for its first national vote since the October 7 conflict, political analysts outline four crucial scenarios that could determine the next government.

Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot pledged national unity in his final rally, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensified his security attacks.