Israelis are voting in the fourth general election in two years in what is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The previous three elections – a record cycle – ended inconclusively. A unity government, which was formed to break the impasse, collapsed in December.
Polls ahead of the latest elections point towards another stalemate.
They are being held as Israel emerges from lockdown and two weeks before Mr. Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes.
The prime minister is fighting charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He denies the accusations, calling them politically motivated. ENDS