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With just over half of the vote counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc appears to be slightly in the lead.

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Israel votes in its first election since October 7, amid scrutiny of Netanyahu's leadership.

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As Israelis head to the polls, the country's conflict with Iran casts a long shadow over the ballot box.

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