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Polls open in Israeli general elections
JERUSALEM, Sept 17, 2019 (BSS/AFP)-Polls opened in Israel’s second general elections in five months on Tuesday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to extend his term as the country’s longest-serving prime minister.
Polls began opening at 7:00 am (0400 GMT) and were due to close at 10:00 pm in most areas. As in the April vote, the right-wing Netanyahu is facing a strong challenge from ex-military chief Benny Gantz and his centrist Blue and White alliance.
BSS/AFP/AU/10:15 hrs