Israelis are voting in what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
It is the first parliamentary election since the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks and subsequent conflicts across the region - in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen.
BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell explains why it may take some time before a new government is formed after the polls close.
According to the expert, even after the election results are announced, the process of forming a government may be lengthy. This is due to the peculiarities of Israel's political system.
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