Israeli Poll: Netanyahu, Grantz in Tight Race

By Jide Afolabi, Lagos

As the Israelis votes to elect a New Prime Minister, early exit polls suggests that the incumbent Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection hopes are on hold as he is on a tight race with main rival, Benny Gantz.

Netanyahu is seeking a record fifth term in the office. If reelected, he would be the first Israeli Prime Minister to be so elected for five consecutive terms in office.

The incumbent has strong support of Israeli allies especially, the United States of America, USA, including its President, Donald Trump.