India, Oct. 27 -- Israelis are voting on Tuesday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could determine the country's political future, shape its security policies and influence the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, faces one of his toughest electoral battles as he seeks another term in office. The 77-year-old is trying to convince voters that he remains the best choice to protect the country, even as questions persist over the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack.

His biggest challenger is former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who has emerged as a strong alternative by tapping into public dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's leadership. The...