People in Israel vote today. They choose a new parliament. The parliament has the name Knesset. Many people go to the voting places. Over seventy-four percent vote until the evening. This is a new record since the year 1973. Experts call this a crucial election.
Benjamin Netanjahu wants to stay leader. He belongs to the party Likud. His big rival is Gadi Eisenkot. Polls show a tight race between both sides. Netanjahu calls his fans to vote. He warns against Arab voters. Arab politicians criticize him for this.
The voting day is sometimes loud. Heavy rain falls in the south. Guards catch a man with a knife in Tel Aviv. He wants to hurt Jair Golan. First results come late in the evening.
