Party leaders cast their ballots and encourage citizens to do the same before voting ends at 10 p.m.; Beit Shemesh polling station attacked by extremists

Defense minister erupts at former PM during interview; opposition leader problematically encourages people to vote at polling stations for the disabled if far from home

Military confirms activists' account that stones hurled were to direct sheep out of military zone in south West Bank, but soldier files complaint because he 'felt threatened'

Far-right MK claims opposition leader may try to form coalition with defense minister; Likud leader blames media for rise of Ben Gvir, whose entrance to Knesset he orchestrated

Despite insisting they'll never team up with Gantz, Haredi parties may end up opting to leave the opposition to obtain critical funding if the Likud leader can't form a coalition

Oleksii Reznikov says Israel should be concerned as Iranians gain operational experience in use of drones; says disappointed with Israel's initial stance on Ukrainian refugees

Defense minister thanks Turkey's leader for authorities foiling attempted Iranian attacks over the summer; countries look to renew defense ties, in highest-level summit in years

Jerusalem says meeting at presidential residence comes in addition to talks with Turkish counterpart in bid to renew defense ties, in highest level summit in Turkey in years

Official says no weapons deals expected, as defense chiefs meet in bid to renew ties following a year of warming relations

Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses efforts by Gantz and Lapid before election day as deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan discusses complex archaeomagnetic research