It could be weeks or months before the winner of Israel's election is known

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival in Israel's election on Tuesday (October 27), with voters weighing his leadership after the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's deepening international isolation. FRANCE24's Douglas Herbert gives us his analysis. Polls show a tight race between coalitions supporting Netanyahu and his main opponent, retired General Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel’s election results may take weeks or even months to finalize, as the closing of polling stations does not guarantee the swift declaration of a prime minister. Uncertainties persist around who will form the next government. Polling stations in Israel will close on Tuesday evening, but it could be weeks before Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his opponents will be declared the next prime minister.