Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election
Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.
Al Jazeera English reports: Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.
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