Marginalized minority decries what they say is systemic discrimination, but some residents of unrecognized villages cast their ballots hoping for change

As voting ends, 3 main surveys point to fall in support for Likud, putting it neck-and-neck with Blue and White; extremist Otzma Yehudit doesn't pass the threshold

PM takes to social media in increasingly frantic display imploring Israelis to vote for him or face the horrors of a 'left-wing Arab government'

In appeal to right-wingers, Netanyahu claims Palestinian Authority called for Arabs to oppose him; rival Gantz warns of 'disaster' if doesn't get enough votes

Shtayyeh says Palestinians 'don't count' on outcome of vote because neither candidate intends to 'end the occupation'

Yisrael Aumann files complaint against Otzma Yehudit, says he doesn't disagree with party's views but won't vote for it because he doesn't believe it will make it into Knesset

Footage of men setting up surveillance devices 'capable of facial-recognition' seen as part of Netanyahu strategy to depress voter turnout in minority communities

Parties across political spectrum try to mobilize support by claiming low voter turnout for themselves and high voter turnout for their rivals

44.3% of eligible voters cast ballots as of 4 p.m.; Likud, Blue and White both claim voting rates up for their rivals

Chatbot was suspended last week for 24 hours for incitement again Arabs; PM also violates regulations by giving interviews to radio stations on election day