Israel Goes To The Polls

Israelis have begun voting in a general election, with opinion polls suggesting PM Benjamin Netanyahu will return to office but with a reduced majority. Campaigning in Jerusalem, Mr Netanyahu said the choice was between parties that would lead to "a divided and weak Israel or a united and strong Israel". Analysts say Mr Netanyahu is likely to form a new right-wing coalition. Unlike previous elections, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process has not been high on most parties' campaign agendas. Social and economic issues have emerged as key concerns among voters in the run-up to the polls.