Israelis began voting in crucial parliamentary elections

More than six million Israelis began voting in crucial parliamentary elections on Tuesday they will decide Yes Benjamin Netanyahu will maintain his dominant position, or if it was time to make room for BEnny Gantz, who makes his debut in politics.

All probes indicate that the result will be extremely tight, and should result in intense negotiations to form a majority that will build a new government once the results are known.

The race to power is played between two favorite francs: Netanyahu, supported by his Likud party, and Gantzin the name of his center-right party, Azul y Blanco.

For Netanyahu, in power for over 13 years and seeking a fifth term, will be the opportunity to reach a longevity record, President Reuven Rivlin, depending on the composition of the parliament, I entrust you with the task of forming a new government.

Gantz, 59, a former paratrooper, has the experience of being the commander of a special forces unit and former chief of staff of the defense forces.

However, Gantz was not considered a politician just six months ago.

Without both candidates having significant differences in their government programs, the campaign has become a kind of referendum on Netanyahu's person.

For Netanyahu, it is important to remember that no one is better equipped than he is to guarantee the security and prosperity of the country.

The victory seemed badured when, in December, he announced early elections, before the scheduled date of November 2019.

As, Gantz entered the ring and built a strong list of candidates among the top five, three former commanders of the armed forces, a former finance minister and the former head of the national trade union center.

The latest polls allowed showed Friday the Likud and the Blue and White fighting side by side for each votebut – with a forecast of 30 seats each – the two parties are far from the absolute majority of 61 seats.

So, No matter who wins the election, he will have to negotiate with other blocs to govern.

Projections suggest that Netanyahu would have the advantage of forming a government coalition, But experts have warned about the margins of error polls known so far.

In recent days, the Likud has launched a fierce campaign of personal attacks against Gantz, while Netanyahu took every opportunity to mention his closeness to US President Donald Trump..

Who else in Israel "could get this?" asked Sunday on the website Artuz Sheva. "Who else can talk to the rest of the world and the US Congress?", He added.

(With information from AFP)