Israeli voters head to polls in election framed as referendum on Netanyahu
Source Summary
Polls opened Tuesday in Israel's national election, widely characterized as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies. The outcome will determine whether the fractious opposition, including an Arab-Israeli majority bloc, can unite to form a government.
Why it matters
The election outcome will determine whether Netanyahu remains in power or whether a divided opposition can form an alternative government.
What remains uncertain
It remains unclear whether the opposition will successfully unite to form a government if Netanyahu's coalition loses its majority.
