Polls have closed in Israel and ballots are being counted after millions took part in an election widely seen as a referendum on the fate of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would likely wait until after Israel’s Sept. 17 elections to release a peace plan for the region that was designed by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on course for a record fifth term after partial results from Tuesday's parliamentary elections showed the veteran right-wing leader in front.
