Israel holds election as polls open in what is called its most consequential vote

Polls have opened in Israel's election, described by The Guardian as the most consequential in the country's history. Most polling reportedly shows Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition losing its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender.

Timeline

1. 27 Oct, 05:10 UTCGuardian runs live coverage of Israel vote

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• Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s historyThe Guardian