Ultra-Orthodox UTJ leader calls Yisrael Beytenu chief an 'anti-Semite' in a heated war of words on election day

As of 6 p.m., 51.5% have cast their ballot, a 4.8% decline compared to last round; turnout down in Arab communities; stations for COVID patients, people in quarantine said empty

Lamenting political situation that has forced 4 rounds of voting in 2 years, president says power to influence is in hands of public; Netanyahu calls day a 'festival of democracy'

Meanwhile, Liberman denies anti-gay bias after allegations by businesswoman; Arab lawmakers come under fire for refusing to openly back legislation for LGBT rights

Liberman claims without proof that PM was planning riot like US Capitol insurrection; pressed on escalating Biden-Putin fight, premier says both leaders are his 'personal friends'

Ramping up rhetoric in race’s final leg, leaders of the Haredi and secular parties see in each other the perfect nemesis to drive turnout among their supporters

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Yisrael Beytenu leader refuses to apologize for comments slammed as anti-Semitic: 'They need to become history,' he says of ultra-Orthodox parties

Opposition accuses Netanyahu of allowing airport entry 'only for his voters' during airport's general closure; Gantz said set to demand cabinet review of authorization process

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