Inside Story

Will Israel’s fourth election produce a clear winner?

Israelis go to the polls again hoping to end the deadlock that has gripped their country for years.

Israel’s fourth election in less than two years is aimed at ending its prolonged political crisis.

But opinion polls suggest the vote could yield inconclusive results yet again, and lead to a coalition government that might soon collapse.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is again at the forefront of the elections – he has already been in power for 12 consecutive years.

Netanyahu says he and his right-wing allies may have an edge this time and lead the government for a sixth term.

He is being challenged by a fractured group of political contenders.

So, could this vote make a difference?

Presenter: Kim Vinnell

Guests:

Akiva Eldar – Political analyst

Gil Hoffman – Chief political correspondent at the Jerusalem Post

Yossi Mekelberg – Senior consulting research fellow at Chatham House