Israel’s PM Netanyahu seeks fifth term in office amid corruption allegations

Israelis are voting in the country’s most closely fought general elections in years.

Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a fifth term in office but he is facing corruption allegations.

He denies the corruption allegations, saying he is a victim of a political witch hunt aimed at influencing the election.

Netanyahu is facing a strong challenge from former military chief Benny Gantz.

Gantz is challenging the prime minister on the key issue of security and is promising cleaner politics.