Read the latest on Israel's election here Israel heads to the polls on Tuesday in what is seen as one of the most pivotal and consequential elections in its recent history. The election is Israeli voters' first opportunity to hold leaders accountable for security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, attacks, decide who should lead Israel in the regional conflict and weigh in on the contentious issue of military service. So what happens on election day and when can we expect the results?