Once Again in Israel -- Election Day

Israeli voters are casting votes for the third time in a few months.  The prior two elections were inconclusive.  Despite fears of the corona virus and possible voter fatigue with repetitive elections, early reports say that turnout is higher than it was in the previous two votes.  That may just mean that more people voted in the morning and that it will tail off in the afternoon, or there could be an actual surge in the total turnout.  Late polling had shown a movement towards the Likud party of prime minister Netanyahu at the expense of the Blue and White party of his principal challenger Ganz, but by law no polls are allowed in the last days prior to the election.  Almost any outcome is possible.

Let's hope that this time, at least, there is a clear winner.  It's bad for the region if the Israeli government is stymied by these non-conclusive votes.